Congenital adrenal hyperplasia causing clitoromegaly
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2008; 18 (6): 378-379
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ABSTRACT
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia [CAH] is caused by congenital insufficiency of the enzyme 21 - hydroxylase [21-OHD] in the cortisol synthesis pathway. Because of the virilizing effects of androgens over-production, affected girls develop clitoral hypertrophy. Three patients with CAH are discussed below along with their surgical management and follow-up
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Hidrocortisona
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Clitóris
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Hiperplasia Suprarrenal Congênita
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Hipertrofia
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2008
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