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CYP21A2 genotypes do not predict the severity of hyperandrogenic manifestations in the nonclassical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme - 1 Apr 2013
Moura-Massari V O, Bugano D D G, Marcondes J A M, Gomes L G, Mendonca B B, Bachega T A S S
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There is a strong correlation between the severity of genotypes and 17OH-progesterone levels in patients with the nonclassical form of 21-hydroxylase deficiency (NC-CAH); however, there are few studies regarding the correlation with clinical signs. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether genotypes correlate with the severity of the hyperandrogenic phenotype. A cohort of 114 NC-CAH patients were diagnosed by...
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