Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders affecting
cortisol biosynthesis. Reduced activity of an enzyme required for cortisol production leads to …

Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
(21OHD) need life-long medical treatment to replace the lacking glucocorticoids and …

The adolescent period is characterised by fundamental hormonal changes, which affect sex
steroid production, cortisol metabolism and insulin sensitivity. These physiological changes …

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21α-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD) or 11β-
hydroxylase deficiency (11OHD) are congenital conditions with affected adrenal …

Genetic Steroid Disorders, Second Edition targets adult and pediatric endocrinologists,
clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, reproductive endocrinologists, neonatologists …

Despite numerous studies in the field of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-
hydroxylase deficiency, some clinical variability of the presentation and discrepancies in the …

Objective Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to a group of genetic disorders that
affect cortisol biosynthesis and the need for glucocorticoid treatment is lifelong. The …

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive disorders leading to
multiple complex hormonal imbalances caused by various enzyme deficiencies in the …

The care of infants with congenital adrenal hyperplasia has recently been examined and
principles of shared decision making are being used to aid families at that crucial stage of …

The syndromes of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly their classical variants,
present diverse medical and psychosocial challenges to the affected individual at all stages …