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* | * Infant will be both [[underweight]] and [[dehydrated]] by appearance. | ||
* | * Child will have tall stature, increased muscle mass, [[Acne vulgaris|acne]], and adult [[body odor]] are seen. | ||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with 21-hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia usually appear underweight and dehydrated. Physical examination is usually remarkable for hypotension and virilization.
Physical Examination
Appearance
- Infant will be both underweight and dehydrated by appearance.
- Child will have tall stature, increased muscle mass, acne, and adult body odor are seen.
Vitals
Head
Genitals
- Genital ambiguity
- Penis enlargement
- Clitoral enlargement