Article
Prenatal treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia-not standard of care.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Oct 2012
Witchel Selma Feldman, Miller Walter L
Abstract excerpt
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to steroid 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common autosomal recessive disorder due to mutations in the CYP21A2 gene. Since genetic counselors play a crucial role in educating families about inherited disorders, they need to have thorough knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of CAH especially the effects on the fetus, the complex genetics of this disorder, and the...
Topics
- Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
- Animals
- Female
- Genetic Counseling
- Humans
- Male
- Mutation
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Steroid 21-Hydroxylase
