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Adrenal Tumor Mimicking Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone may be caused by congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ovarian or adrenal tumors. A positive cosyntropin stimulation test result for 17-hydroxyprogesterone may be found in functional or non-functional tumors and be related to ...
Wen-Hsuan Tsai +5 more
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Adrenal Biomarkers of Stress in Transgender and Gender‐Diverse Adolescents
ABSTRACT Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents are frequently exposed to minority stress, which may influence the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis during critical developmental windows. Altered cortisol dynamics have been described in populations facing chronic stress, yet evidence in TGD youth is limited.
Simone Coslovich +9 more
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Pre-hospital management of acute Addison’s Disease – Audit of patients attending a referral hospital in a regional area [PDF]
Context: Adrenal crises (AC) cause morbidity and mortality in patients with Addison’s disease [primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI)]. Patient-initiated oral stress dosing, with parenteral hydrocortisone, is recommended to avert ACs. While these should be
Goubar, Thomas +3 more
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We report a Palestinian female infant with a homozygous pathogenic EFL1 variant (c.3284G>A; p.Arg1095Gln) causing Shwachman–Diamond syndrome type 2 (SDS2). Beyond the classical features of pancytopenia, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and growth failure, the patient showed previously unreported ocular manifestations—stage 2–3 retinopathy of ...
Ibrahim Taha +13 more
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Key Clinical Message In previous reports, hypothyroidism, hypopituitrism, and hypogonadism were common endocrine causes of SCFE, but this is the first time that congenital adrenal hyperplasia has been observed.
Yi‐Fan Huang +2 more
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Adults [PDF]
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder affecting adrenal steroid synthesis. More than 95% of CAH cases are caused by reduced 21-hydroxylase function leading to variable extent of cortisol and aldosterone deficiency in ...
Falhammar, Henrik
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Abstract Carrier screening for genetic conditions performed preconception or during pregnancy allows identification of fetal risk for inherited autosomal recessive and X‐linked conditions. The goal is to identify at‐risk patients/couples and offer them reproductive options such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis, prenatal testing, or targeted newborn
Emily B. Rosenfeld +5 more
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Aim. To demostrate the complexity of the diagnosis and the consequences of the effect of insufficient hormone replacement therapy on the prognosis of the patient with the viril form of congenital adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Materials and methods.
L. A. IVANOV +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease, but the effects on cerebrovascular function are unknown. In this pilot study, we sought to compare cerebrovascular perfusion, pulsatility, reactivity and metabolism between women with PCOS and healthy volunteers using MRI, and ...
Melissa E. Wright +5 more
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Background Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, primarily due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, leads to impaired cortisol and aldosterone production and excess adrenal androgens.
Alaina P. Vidmar +9 more
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