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  • Title: Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome in a 13-year-old Lebanese child, reared as female, with bilateral inguinal hernia: a case report.
    Author: Farah S, El Masri D, Hirbli K.
    Journal: J Med Case Rep; 2021 Apr 17; 15(1):202. PubMed ID: 33863387.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a rare X-linked disorder of sex development, caused by mutations in the androgen receptor. In this case, a 13-year-old child, reared as female, presenting for primary amenorrhea, was diagnosed with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION: A 13-year-old Caucasian child, reared as female, presents with primary amenorrhea. Physical examination revealed female appearance and a short vagina with blind-ended pouch. Laboratory examination showed high levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone; uterus and ovaries were absent. Karyotype confirmed a 46,XY pattern. Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis of the androgen receptor gene revealed a homozygous mutation p.R856C in exon 7. Gender was assigned as female, and she was started on hormonal therapy and underwent gonadectomy. CONCLUSION: Androgen insensitivity syndrome comprises a large spectrum of presentations. High index of suspicion is needed. Investigation of girls with bilateral inguinal hernia is critical.
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