Encyclopedia: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to any of several autosomal recessive conditions resulting from biochemical paths of the steroidogenesis of cortisol from cholesterol by the adrenal glands....
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An education and support network for people and families with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Includes important medical links, FAQ, Message Board and Archives. What is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
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Some forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are more severe and cause adrenal crisis in the newborn due to loss of salt. In this form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, newborns develop severe symptoms shortly after birth, including:
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this adrenal gland disorder. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a family of genetic conditions affecting your adrenal glands. It can interfere with normal growth and development in children — including normal development of...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasi...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/DS00915
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Overview: The term congenital adrenal hyperplasia encompasses a group of autosomal recessive disorders, each of which involves a deficiency of an enzyme involved in the synthesis of cortisol,1 aldosterone, or both. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia occurs among people of all races. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia secondary...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/919218-overview
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21-hydroxylase deficiency (also known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia) is an inherited disorder that affects the adrenal glands. These glands are located on top of the kidneys and produce a variety of hormones that regulate many essential functions in the body.
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ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=21hydroxylasedeficiency
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia was once considered a rare inherited disorder with severe manifestations. Mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia, however, is common, affecting one in 100 to 1,000 persons in the United States and frequently eluding diagnosis.
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Info.; Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH); Constitutional Growth Delay (late bloomers); Failure to Thrive ; Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children (hypopituitarism) ; Thyroid Disorders (both Congenital and Clinical); Turner Syndrome...
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