CAH Flashcards
1
Q
CAH pathway
A
2
Q
Enzymes in CAH
A
21 hydroxylase
11 B hydroxylase
3 B hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
3
Q
Hereditary pattern of CAH
A
AR
4
Q
What enzymes to test in CAH?
A
17 hydroxylase
11 deoxycortisol
DHEAS
5
Q
Clinical presentation of CAH
A
Ambiguous genitalia (hyperandrogenism)
Low Na, high K, acidosis
Salt wasting
Decrease in cortisol, Increase in ACTH, hyperplasia of the zona reticularis
6
Q
Characteristics of late onset CAH
A
Hirsutism, Acne, Anovulation
(androgen xs)
High 17 hydroxyprogesterone
7
Q
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