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Catch-up Growth and Discontinuation of Fludrocortisone Treatment in Aldosterone Synthase Deficiency.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2022
Gurpinar Tosun Busra, Kendir Demirkol Yasemin, Seven Menevse Tuba, Kaygusuz Sare Betul, Ozbek Mehmet Nuri, Altincik Selda Ayca, Mammadova Jamala, Cayir Atilla, Doger Esra, Bayramoglu Elvan, Nalbantoglu Ozlem, Yesiltepe Mutlu Gul, Aghayev AghaRza, Turan Serap, Bereket Abdullah, Guran Tulay
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BACKGROUND: Aldosterone synthase deficiency (ASD) caused by mutations in the CYP11B2 gene is characterized by isolated mineralocorticoid deficiency. Data are scarce regarding clinical and biochemical outcomes of the disease in the follow-up. OBJECTIVE: Assessment of the growth and steroid profiles of patients with ASD at the time of diagnosis and after discontinuation of treatment. DESIGN AND METHOD: Children...
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