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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Flashcards

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What is CAH?

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An AR disorder that’s the most common cause of decreased cortisol and mineralcorticoid secretion

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Female clinical signs?

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Abnormal genitalia, hypertrophied clitoris and labial fusion

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Male clinical signs?

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Abnormal genitalia, enlarged penis

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How to diagnose?

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Marked increase in 17-a-hydroxy-progesterone

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How to treat?

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Lifelong hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone

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