An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
December 2004
in “
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
”
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CAH CYP21 gene virilization nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency NC21OHD adrenal steroid synthesis cortisol synthesis adrenal overstimulation premature pubic hair development advanced bone age accelerated growth diminished final height severe cystic acne androgen excess glucocorticoid treatment 21-hydroxylase deficiency cortisol glucocorticoids
Studysummary This review discusses nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency as the most common autosomal recessive disorder in humans and highlights the effectiveness of glucocorticoid treatment in reversing related symptoms.
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