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Congenital deficiency of 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome): diagnostic value of urinary free cortisol and cortisone.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Jan 2001
Palermo M, Delitala G, Mantero F, Stewart P M, Shackleton C H
Abstract excerpt
The syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME) is an inherited form of hypertension. This disorder results from an inability of the enzyme 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11beta-OHSD) to inactivate cortisol to cortisone. The diagnosis of AME is usually based on an elevated ratio of cortisol to cortisone reduced metabolites in the urine [tetrahydrocortisol plus allotetrahydrocortisol to...
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