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17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
17 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase III deficiency was initially described in 1971 by Saez and his colleagues.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- 17 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase III deficiency was initially described in 1971 by Saez and his colleagues.
- 17βHSD-3 enzyme deficiency, previously termed 17-ketosteroid reductase deficiency, is the most common testosterone biosynthesis defect of 46,XY disorder of sex development.
- It shows autosomal recessive inheritance.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Mains LM, Vakili B, Lacassie Y, Andersson S, Lindqvist A, Rock JA (2008). “17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 deficiency in a male pseudohermaphrodite”. Fertil Steril. 89 (1): 228.e13–7. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.02.048. PMC 2259022. PMID 17509588.
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