The purpose of this study is to offer gonadal tissue freezing and storage to children who are diagnosed with a disorder of sex development (DSD), who are at increased risk of infertility and certain malignancies (cancer). This study involves the storage of gonadal tissue that is being removed for medical reasons (e.g. prevention of cancer development). It includes the processing and freezing of this gonadal tissue, hopefully for potential future use. The tissue will then be stored long-term until the child wishes to try to use the tissue.
Individual < 30 years of age
Children diagnosed with a disorder of sex development who have any risk for malignancy in their gonadal tissue or will have their gonads removed for another clinical indication
Pregnant children
Patients likely to retain inherent fertility and reproductive function
Children deemed high risk for perioperative complications
Patients 12-18 unable to provide assent (i.e. significant psychiatric problems/cognitive delay)
Erin Rowell
Lead sponsor
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Sponsor institution
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Collaborator