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17α-hydroxlyase/17, 20-lyase deficiency in three siblings with primary amenorrhea and absence of secondary sexual development.
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology - 1 Oct 2012
Oh Y K, Ryoo U, Kim D, Cho S Y, Jin D K, Yoon B K, Lee D Y, Choi D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 17α-hydroxlyase/17, 20-lyase deficiency (17OHD) is a rare phenotype of congenital adrenal hyperplasia that can cause primary amenorrhea. CASE: Three phenotypically female siblings visited the adolescent gynecologic clinic complaining of primary amenorrhea and absence of secondary sexual developments. All had constant high blood pressure and showed a hypergonadotropic hypogonadal state with high...
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