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X-linked Congenital Adrenal Hypoplasia with a Novel NR0B1/DAX Gene Mutation.
Indian pediatrics - 8 Jun 2016
Abraham Mary B, Shetty Vinutha B, McKenzie Fiona, Curran Jacqueline
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BACKGROUND: The etiology of primary adrenal insufficiency has implications for further management of the condition. CASE CHARACTERISTICS: A 5-year-old boy presented in adrenal crisis with glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency. OBSERVATION: Investigations confirmed primary adrenal insufficiency and ruled out the common etiologies. Genetic testing identified a novel NR0B1/DAX gene mutation. MESSAGE: A...
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