Congenital Flashcards

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Hyposecretion of cortisol (sometimes aldosterone)

  1. Lack of 21-hydroxylase inhibits cortisol synthesis
  2. -ve feedback on ACTH/CRH
  3. Increased ACTH secretion
  4. Enlargement of adrenal gland
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