A case of female intersex was admitted to the hospital with severe lower abdominal pain. On examination a phallus of 5 x 2,5 cm was found, without a urethra but with a perineal urinary opening. There were two scrotal folds, but no vagina. The patient had the build of a female, with two well-formed breasts.At operation a reasonably small uterus (5 X 3 X 2 cm), was found with normal Fallopian tube and round ovary on the right side. There was an acute ovarian abscess on the left side.Diseased tissue was removed and the abscess drained. The multiple problems and embryological disturbances of the patient and his- albino Black wife are discussed with reference to available literature.S. Afr. Med. J., 48, 465 (1974).