[Diagnosis and treatment of true hermaphroditism: a report of 3 cases and a review of literature].

OBJECTIVE

This paper evaluates the importance of early diagnosis and systemic treatment of true hermaphroditism.

METHODS

Three patients with true hermaphroditism, because of inaccurate diagnosis and improper treatment at their early ages, were put in a dilemma when they grew up. After correct diagnosis, they accepted sex determinative operations according to their selective gender role.

RESULTS

Through plastic operations, the three patients turned to be a male and two females, with their long time depression being released.

CONCLUSION

True hermaphroditism is a rare deformity of ambiguous genitalia characterised by the presence of both ovarian and testicular tissues in the same individual. It is a key point for the patient to form normal sex psyche and adapt society through early precise diagnosis, appropriate gender option and successful operation according to clinical appearances and tissue pathological examination.