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Limited value of serum steroid measurements in identification of mild form of 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association - 1 Feb 2003
Török D, Halász Z, Garami M, Homoki J, Fekete G, Sólyom J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: ACTH stimulation test is widely used as a basic diagnostic method for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD). However, the interpretation of this test has not been definitely established. To determine the cut-off values of basal and post-ACTH serum 17-OHP concentrations, data of patients with suspected 21-OHD has been analysed. PATIENTS AND...
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