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Neonatal screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia: transitory elevation of 17-hydroxyprogesterone.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2011
Huidobro Fernández Belén, Echeverria Fernández Maite, Dulin Iñiguez Elena, Ezquieta Zubicaray Begoña, Roldán Martín Maria Belén, Rodríguez Arnao Maria Dolores, Rodríguez Sánchez Amparo
Abstract excerpt
AIM: The aim of the study was to identify patients with transitory elevation (TE) of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) using neonatal screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) and to compare them with patients with 21-OHD. METHODS: This was a retrospective study of patients with high 17-OHP levels detected during newborn screening in Madrid, Spain. RESULTS: 17-OHP levels...
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