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'''''Aetiology'''''

== Aetiology ==

 

* Genotype is XX as should be female

* Genotype is XX as should be female

* Ovaries develop normally

* Ovaries develop normally

* Foetal [[Endocrine_System_-_Adrenal_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Adrenal Gland]] is hyperactive and secretes large quantities of Adrenal Androgens, due to a '''21 hydroxylase mutation'''.

* Foetal [[Adrenal_Glands_- Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal Gland]] is hyperactive and secretes large quantities of Adrenal Androgens, due to a '''21 hydroxylase mutation'''.

* Wolffian Ducts persist due to the presence of Androgens, thus allowing development of '''male internal and external genitalia'''.

* Wolffian Ducts persist due to the presence of Androgens, thus allowing development of '''male internal and external genitalia'''.

* Appears male with a '''micropenis and scrotum'''

* Appears male with a '''micropenis and scrotum'''

[[Image:Sexual Differentiation adrenogenital syndrome.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center> Schematic showing Genetalia in Adrenogenital Syndrome.  Copyright RVC 2008 (Courtesy of Proff.R.Abayesekara (RVC))</center></small>]]

 

[[Category:Reproductive Disorders]]

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