Androgen insensitivity syndrome screening

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Overview

The diagnosis of AIS is mostly made postnatally. Studies have shown that the AIS may be identified by imaging techniques and comparative study.

Screening

• The diagnosis of AIS is mostly made postnatally. But, in a study which diagnosed mid-second trimester fetus with thick NT/NF and short limbs likely to be AIS. Hence, appearance of fetal sex on ultrasound should be compared with genetic sex.