Ovotestes in True Hermaphroditism
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
In ovotestis, the seminiferous tubules remain small and rarely may show incomplete spermatogenesis. This illustration shows hyperchromatic sertoli cells lining the tubules. Such dysgenetic gonads are prone to develop tumors, including gonadoblastoma, dysgerminoma, and yolk sac tumor.