XX gonadal dysgenesis

XX gonadal dysgenesis is a type of female hypogonadism in

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which no functional ovaries are present to induce puberty in an
otherwise normal girl whose karyotype is found to be 46,XX. With Other Gonadal dysgenesis,
nonfunctional streak ovaries, she is low in estrogen levels names Perrault syndrome
(hypoestrogenic) and has high levels of FSH and LH. Estrogen Specialty Medical genetics 
and progesterone therapy is usually then commenced.

This syndrome is inherited as an autosomal disease. It affects both males and females, but the phenotype
differs. In both sexes, sensorineural deafness occurs, but in females ovarian dysgenesis also occurs.

The term "pure gonadal dysgenesis" (PGD) has been used to distinguish a group of patients from gonadal
dysgenesis related to Turner syndrome. In the latter a distinct chromosomal aberration is present, while in
PGD the chromosomal constellation is either 46,XX or 46,XY. Thus XX gonadal dysgenesis is also
referred to as PGD, 46 XX, and XY gonadal dysgenesis as PGD, 46,XY or Swyer syndrome.[1] Patients
with PGD have a normal chromosomal constellation but may have localized genetic alterations.

Contents
Presentation
Related conditions
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Treatment
History
Perrault syndrome
See also
References
External links

Presentation

Related conditions

XX gonadal dysgenesis is related to the Swyer syndrome inasmuch as both conditions have the same
phenotype and clinical issues; however in Swyer syndrome the karyotype is 46,XY, and thus gonadectomy
is recommended.[2]

In Turner syndrome there is a demonstrable abnormality in or absence of one of the sex chromosomes that
is the cause of the development of gonadal dysgenesis. In contrast XX gonadal dysgenesis has a normal
female chromosome situation.
Another type of XX gonadal dysgenesis is known as 46,XX gonadal dysgenesis epibulbar dermoid, which
follows the similar symptoms as the regular syndrome, though it also shows signs of epibulbar dermoid
(eye disorder).[3][4][5] It has been suggested to be a new type of syndrome.[3]

Pathogenesis
The cause of the condition is often unclear. There are cases where abnormalities in the FSH-receptor have
been reported.[6] Apparently either the germ cells do not form or interact with the gonadal ridge or undergo
accelerated atresia so that at the end of childhood only a streak gonad is present, unable to induce pubertal
changes. As girls' ovaries produce no important body changes before puberty, there is usually no suspicion
of a defect of the reproductive system until puberty fails to occur.

Familial cases of XX gonadal dysgenesis are on record.

In one family mutations in the mitochondrial histidyl tRNA synthetase have been described as the cause.[7]

Diagnosis
Because of the inability of the streak gonads to produce sex hormones (both estrogens and androgens),
most of the secondary sex characteristics do not develop. This is especially true of estrogenic changes such
as breast development, widening of the pelvis and hips, and menstrual periods. Because the adrenal glands
can make limited amounts of androgens and are not affected by this syndrome, most of these girls will
develop pubic hair, though it often remains sparse.

Evaluation of delayed puberty usually reveals the presence of pubic hair, but elevation of gonadotropins,
indicating that the pituitary is providing the signal for puberty but the gonads are failing to respond. The
next steps of the evaluation usually include checking a karyotype and imaging of the pelvis. The karyotype
reveals XX chromosomes and the imaging demonstrates the presence of a uterus but no ovaries (the streak
gonads are not usually seen by most imaging). At this point it is usually possible for a physician to make a
diagnosis of XX gonadal dysgenesis.

Treatment
The consequences to the girl with XX gonadal dysgenesis:

1. Her gonads cannot make estrogen, so her breasts will not develop and her uterus will not
grow and menstruate until she is given estrogen. This is often given through the skin now.
2. Her gonads cannot make progesterone, so her menstrual periods will not be predictable
until she is given a progestin, still usually as a pill.
3. Her gonads cannot produce eggs so she will not be able to conceive children naturally. A
woman with a uterus but no ovaries may be able to become pregnant by implantation of
another woman's fertilized egg (embryo transfer).

History

Perrault syndrome
In 1951, Perrault reported the association of gonadal dysgenesis and deafness, now called Perrault
syndrome.[8] Currently, mutations in 6 different genes (LARS2,[9] HSD17B4, HARS2, TWNK,
ERAL1[10] and CLPP[11][12]) are associated with the disease.[13]

See also
Gonadal dysgenesis

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