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Early recognition of developmental disorders is important, particularly for those that involve sexual ambiguity.
Psychosocial support/counseling is required for the parents (and child when applicable) to address concerns and provide anticipatory guidance specific to the child's development.
Optimal outcome is based upon early identification of the abnormalities (during the neonatal period), early chromosomal studies, expert advice, and early intervention with treatment aimed at addressing physical, emotional, and social issues.
Potential complications arise if a diagnosis is made late or in error. Children with apparent gender-specific external characteristics may be found, at puberty, to have internal sexual organ functions specific to the sex opposite from which they were raised. Occasionally, these internal sexual organs are at risk for cancer and must be surgically removed around the time of puberty.
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