A CASE REPORT OF COMPLETE ANDROGEN INSENSITIVITY SYNDROME RISING A CONCERN ABOUT THE TIME OF SURGERY AND THE ROLE OF PARENTS' BEHAVIOR

Abstract

Purpose: This case study refers to a case of complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, which presented with amenorrhea back in the past. Case: After conformation of the diagnosis, parents decided not to reveal the condition’s specifics to the patient. At the age of 34 years, she attended our hospital with abdominal swelling, and the following CT scan showed an abdominal mass arising from the ovary of 13 cm x 14 cm size. A laparotomy was done, and a mixture of solid and cystic mass of 20 cm in diameter was found and removed with the ovary. Histopathology of the tumor showed features of testicular seminoma. Conclusion: The aim of this case report is to outline the difficulties in choosing whether and when to do the gonadectomy and whether and how to explain the condition to the patient.

Keywords

• androgen insensitivity syndrome
• surgery
• malignancy
• disorders of sex development
• psychology impact