Using the symptoms presented, research online to determine the nature of the disorder, its mechanism (what causes the disorder) and also any complications and treatment options that may exist.   A 15-year old patient presents with the following symptoms: •Presents as normal external female•Did not proceed through menarche •Gynecomastia (development of breasts) at puberty •Internal examination reveals short, blind vaginawith no ovaries or fallopian tubes and small, undescended testes •Blood testing reveals elevated levels of testosterone •Genetic karyotyping reveals XY   Diganosis Mechanism Possible Complications and Recommendations

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Using the symptoms presented, research online to determine the nature of the disorder, its mechanism (what causes the disorder) and also any complications and treatment options that may exist.

 

A 15-year old patient presents with the following symptoms:

•Presents as normal external female•Did not proceed through menarche

•Gynecomastia (development of breasts) at puberty

•Internal examination reveals short, blind vaginawith no ovaries or fallopian tubes and small, undescended testes

•Blood testing reveals elevated levels of testosterone

•Genetic karyotyping reveals XY

 

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Possible Complications and Recommendations

 

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