Diagnostic Tests for Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Diagnostic Tests
The list of diagnostic tests
mentioned in various sources as
used in the diagnosis of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
includes:
- Genetic tests - to test for XX versus XY sex chromosomes.
- Scans - to detect the testes
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Tests: Book Excerpts
Home Diagnostic Testing
These home medical tests may be relevant to Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome:
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TESTICULAR SWELLING:
DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
A CBC, sedimentation rate, urinalysis, chemistry panel, and VDRL test should be done routinely. If a tumor of the testicle is suspected, 24-hr urine gonadotrophins and alpha-fetoprotein levels may be ordered. If there is a urethral discharge, a smear and culture should be done. If a hernia is strongly suspected, a general surgeon should be consulted. Testicular scans with technetium-99m will help distinguish torsion of the testicle from orchitis or epididymitis. Scrotal ultrasound may be useful in differentiating a hematoma, abscess, or rupture from orchitis. It may also be helpful in evaluating testicular tumors. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis may be necessary to rule out metastasis.
The expense of some or all of these tests may be avoided by consulting a urologist early in the diagnostic workup.
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Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003
TESTICULAR ATROPHY:
DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
Unilateral testicular atrophy usually requires no workup as long as there are no complaints of sexual infertility or impotence. A smear and culture of any urethral discharge should be done. Sometimes, prostatic massage may be necessary to obtain a good specimen.
The workup of bilateral testicular atrophy may include a serum testosterone, FSH, urine gonadotrophins, and chromosome studies to rule out Klinefelter's syndrome; liver function tests and liver biopsy to rule out cirrhosis and hemochromatosis; and EMG and muscle biopsies to rule out myotonia atrophica. A testicular biopsy may be necessary ultimately. A urologist will be consulted long before most of these tests would be performed.
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Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003
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