| Literature DB >> 18760052 |
Rozina Mustafa1, Haleema A Hashmi, Shafaat Ullah.
Abstract
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by congenital insufficiency of the enzyme 21 - hydroxylase (21-OHD) in the cortisol synthesis pathway. Because of the virilizing effects of androgens over-production, affected girls develop clitoral hypertrophy. Three patients with CAH are discussed below along with their surgical management and follow-up.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID： 18760052 DOI： 06.2008/JCPSP.378379
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak ISSN： 1022-386X Impact factor: 0.711