Article
Cortisol response to adrenocorticotropin testing in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH).
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Dec 2016
Karachaliou Fotini-Heleni, Kafetzi Maria, Dracopoulou Maria, Vlachopapadopoulou Elpis, Leka Sofia, Fotinou Aspasia, Michalacos Stefanos
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BACKGROUND: The adequacy of cortisol response in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) has not been fully elucidated. The aim was to evaluate cortisol response to adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test in children and adolescents with NCCAH and heterozygotes for CYP21A2 gene mutations. METHODS: One hundred and forty-six children and adolescents, mean age 7.9 (0.7-17.5) years with clinical...
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