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 …

Abstract Treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) was introduced in the 1950s
following the discovery of the structure and function of adrenocortical hormones. Although …

Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a condition characterized by an absolute or relative deficiency of
adrenal cortisol production. Primary AI (PAI) is rare and is caused by direct adrenal failure …

Objective To update the congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to steroid 21-hydroxylase
deficiency clinical practice guideline published by the Endocrine Society in 2010 …

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Background Adrenal insufficiency in patients with classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is treated with glucocorticoid replacement therapy …

CAH Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a common
autosomal recessive disorder, is potentially life-threatening in its classic form and may be …

Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) is a relatively common disorder
regardless of ethnicity, but most cases are never diagnosed, especially in males. A baseline …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has spread across
the globe rapidly causing an unprecedented pandemic. Because of the novelty of the …

Adrenal crisis is an acute life-threatening emergency contributing to the excess mortality that
is reported in patients with adrenal insufficiency. The incidence of adrenal crisis is estimated …