Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21hydroxylase deficiency in South Africa

Background. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by deficiency of the 21-hydoxylase (21-OH) enzyme is the most common form of CAH worldwide.Objective. To evaluate the prevalence of CAH due to 21-OH deficiency, and its clinical presentation and biochemical profiles in affected children.Methods...

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Main Authors: Y Ganie, C Aldous, Y Balakrishna, R Wiersma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2018-02-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12194/8375