A new clinical unit DSD – disorders of sexual development and their consequences

Czech version

Authors: L. Lisá; J. Pařízková
Authors‘ workplace: Ředitel : doc. MUDr V. Hainer, CSc. ; Endokrinologický ústav, Praha
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2009; 89(10): 561-562
Category: Various Specialization

Overview

The classification of a new clinical unit DSD – Disorders of Sexual Development is provided. Emphasis is placed on the lifelong consequences and social problems faced by patients with these disorders.

Key words:
DSD, consequences, registration.

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