Any family history of CAH should be sought as well as any history of exposures and/or maternal virilization during pregnancy.
In infants, poor feeding, lethargy, and vomiting are impor...
Stress-dose glucocorticoid coverage during illness or injury is essential in patients with CAH.
Medical treatment of CAH consists of glucocorticoid therapy in ...
Ongoing clinic visits and monitoring of growth, puberty, and hormonal studies (including serial measurements of 17OHP) are standard of care.
Psychological support and educational materials...
Auchus RJ, Witchel SF, Leight KR, et al. Guidelines for the development of comprehensive care centers for congenital adrenal hyperplasia: guidance from the CARES Foundation initiati...
237751000 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (disorder)
698855007 21-hydroxylase defici...
Q: When does a salt-wasting crisis usually occur in newborns with CAH?
A: The most common time is between days 5 and 10 of life. However, it may occur as early as on day 1 of life or not until many...
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<bold>Figure 35.4.</bold> Medical treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (<bold>A</bold>) Untreated 16-year-old with characteristic short stature, short arms and legs, absence of breast development, and growth of hair on body and face. (<bold>B</bold>) Same patient after 3 months of cortisone therapy. Note alteration of body habitus to a more feminine configuration and reduction of hirsutism.
<bold>Figure 35.4.</bold> Medical treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (<bold>A</bold>) Untreated 16-year-o...