Comparison of different glucocorticoid regimens in the management of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Comparison of different glucocorticoid regimens in the management of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Background: There are recommendations regarding the total dose of hydrocortisone to be administered in the treatment of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) to achieve the twin objectives of glucocorticoid replacement and control of hyperandrogenism. However, there is evidence gap regardin...

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Main Authors: T P Ajish, V P Praveen, B Nisha, Harish Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
glucocorticoid
hydrocortisone
prednisolone
regimen
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=6;spage=815;epage=820;aulast=Ajish

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