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Hypoglycemia during acute illness in children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Journal of pediatric nursing - 1 Feb 2010
Keil Margaret F, Bosmans Charlotte, Van Ryzin Carol, Merke Deborah P
Abstract excerpt
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) describes a group of genetic, autosomal recessive conditions, where there is a block in cortisol biosynthesis. Approximately 95 percent of cases are due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, which is discussed in this article. Patients with the severe or classic form...
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