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IEMbase 0126: HSD17B3-related 17-beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency

Scope

Field Value
IEMbase ID 126
Nosology 24.2.19.01
Gene HSD17B3
External IDs OMIM:264300; ORPHA:752
Generated mapping MAPPED, high confidence
Candidate DisMech targets 46_XY_DSD_Due_to_17_Beta_Hydroxysteroid_Dehydrogenase_3_Deficiency.yaml
Review date 2026-07-07

IEMbase phenotype signal

IEMbase represents this as HSD17B3-related 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency, with alternate label 17b-HSD deficiency. Treatability is marked unknown.

The characteristic biochemical rows are increased FSH, increased LH, increased gonadotropins, and decreased testosterone. No clinical or treatment rows are listed in the extract.

DisMech phenotype coverage

46_XY_DSD_Due_to_17_Beta_Hydroxysteroid_Dehydrogenase_3_Deficiency.yaml is the correct local target. It describes autosomal recessive HSD17B3 loss of function with impaired androstenedione-to-testosterone conversion, reduced fetal testicular testosterone, 46,XY undervirilization, and possible pubertal virilization.

The local phenotype coverage includes cryptorchidism, hypospadias, ambiguous genitalia, female external genitalia in 46,XY individuals, infertility, inguinal hernia, increased androstenedione, gynecomastia, and penile hypoplasia. Biochemical coverage includes testosterone and androstenedione, and treatments include testosterone therapy and gonadectomy.

Concordance and completeness

Judgement: correct mapping, with DisMech clinically richer and IEMbase adding gonadotropin detail.

The mapping is strong for HSD17B3 and the low-testosterone biochemical axis. DisMech covers the core enzyme defect and the expected 46,XY DSD phenotype well. IEMbase contributes explicit elevated FSH/LH/gonadotropin rows that are not currently central in the local biochemical section.

Curation actions

  • Keep 46_XY_DSD_Due_to_17_Beta_Hydroxysteroid_Dehydrogenase_3_Deficiency.yaml as the canonical target.
  • Consider adding FSH, LH, and gonadotropin elevation as biochemical or endocrine feedback rows if supported by the local evidence model.
  • No mapping correction is needed.