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17α-hydroxylase Deficiency Mimicking Hyperaldosteronism by Aldosterone-producing Adrenal Adenoma / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine ; : 191-196, 2016.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-101517
ABSTRACT
17α-hydroxylase deficiency is a rare cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and is characterized by primary amenorrhea, delayed puberty and hypertension. Although 17α-hydroxylase deficiency mimics mineralocorticoid-induced hypertension, impaired sexual development can aid in the differential diagnosis of this disease. A 32-year-old woman, who had a history of testicular feminization syndrome, presented with hypertension. Her aldosterone level was elevated whereas plasma renin activity was reduced, and her computed tomography scan showed a left adrenal adenoma, which was thought to be an aldosterone producing adenoma. A left adrenalectomy was performed to treat hypertension; however, the condition did not improve. The hormonal tests revealed high levels of plasma progesterone, mineralocorticoid and adrenocorticotropic hormone, and low levels of 17a hydroxyprogesterone, cortisol and sex hormones. The patient was diagnosed with 17α-hydroxylase deficiency and commenced on prednisolone, which controlled hypertension. Here, we report a case of 17α-hydroxylase deficiency mimicking hyperaldosteronism via aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Plasma / Progesterone / Puberty, Delayed / Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / Hydrocortisone / Prednisolone / Adenoma / Renin / Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Medicine Year: 2016 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Plasma / Progesterone / Puberty, Delayed / Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / Hydrocortisone / Prednisolone / Adenoma / Renin / Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Medicine Year: 2016 Type: Article