Macrosomia and ambiguous genitalia: a long overdue answer to the citizens of Frusino

Vasiliki Vasileiou, Anastasia K. Armeni, Apostolos L. Pierris, Neoklis A. Georgopoulos

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In the literature of the Roman Era, a case of macrosomia and genital ambiguity in a newborn is described. Textual evidence concerning this case of androgynism and its symbolism is provided in the present study. Medical interpretation of such cases covers the entire spectrum …