Prenatal diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia owing to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Abstract excerpt

Classical forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are caused by a severe deficiency of 21-hydroxylase, an enzyme involved in steroid biosynthesis, which triggers excessive androgen production before birth. Affected females experience virilization both physically and psychologically. Prenatal diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia has been implemented for more than 20 years. In utero...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
• Share to Dexamethasone
• Share to Glucocorticoids