Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Ambiguous genitalia

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Alternative Names

Genitals - ambiguous


Call your health care provider if

You are concerned about the appearance of your child's external genitalia, or your baby:

  • Takes more than 2 weeks to regain his/her birthweight
  • Is vomiting
  • Looks dehydrated (dry inside of mouth, no tears when crying, less than four wet diapers per 24 hours, eyes look sunken in)
  • Has a decreased appetite
  • Has blue spells
  • Has trouble breathing

Ambiguous genitalia may be discovered during the first well-baby examination.


What to expect at your health care provider's office
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Review Date: 05/01/2011
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)