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    Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Revisited: An Update with a Special Focus on Adolescent and Adult Women

    May 2017 in “ Human Reproduction Update ”
    Enrico Carmina, Didier Dewailly, Héctor F. Escobar-Morreale … Ricardo Azziz
    Studysummary This review examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for non-classic congenital hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, and provides evidence-based recommendations for its treatment and genetic counseling.
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