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Female pseudohermaphroditism - M.C cause-

A
Maternal ovarian tumor
B
Materan drug intake
C
CAH
D
Chromosomal abnormalities
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., CAH Repeato Female pseudohermaphroditism.# Gentotype is XX# Gonads are ovaries# External genitalia are virilized (male differentiation).# As there is no mullarian inhibiting factor, mullarian duct develops into uterus tubes and ovary. But due to presence of androgen external genitalia are virilized.Causes are:Congenital adrenal hvperplasia(most common)21 hydroxylase deficiencyII beta hydroxylase deficiencyMaternal virilizing tumor ArrhenoblastomaMaternal medications with androgen.

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