Classic virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia presenting late: case series from Pakistan.

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Classic virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia presenting late: case series from Pakistan.

JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association - 1 Sept 2009

Khan Aysha Habib, Aban Muniba, Rameez-ul-Hassan, Naeem-ul-Haq, Raza Jamal, Jabbar Abdul, Moatter Tariq

Abstract excerpt

Deficiency of 21 hydroxylase enzyme deficiency (21OH) activity accounts for 90% cases of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This results in deficient cortisol, increased ACTH, adrenal hyperplasia and increased adrenal androgen secretion. There is marked virilization in genetic females which is...

Topics

Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
Female
Genotype
Humans
Middle Aged
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Young Adult

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