Objective: To describe a case of XY karyotype and female phenotype.
Conclusions: This is a rare syndrome. Some differences between this syndrome, transexualim and hermaproditism are explained, and the clinical, including psychological implications, are then discussed. The need for psychological assessment and intervention for the child and the family is highlighted as well as some cultural issues pertinent to the present case.
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