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5-alpha-reductase deficiency overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
5-alpha-reductase deficiency (5-ARD) is an autosomal recessive disorder of sex development (DSD, formerly known as intersex) caused by a mutation of the 5-alpha reductase type 2 gene.[1]
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