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==Resources==
==Resources==
* [http://www.caresfoundation.org CARES Foundation: Congenital Adrenal Research, Education, and Support]
* [http://congenitaladrenalhyperplasia.org CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia.org]
* [http://congenitaladrenalhyperplasia.org CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia.org]
* [http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/hand_cah.shtm Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Handbook for Parents]
* [http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/hand_cah.shtm Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Handbook for Parents]
* [http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/cahbroch.shtm The ABC's of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia]
* [http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/cahbroch.shtm The ABC's of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia]
* [http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Adrenal%20Hyperplasia%2C%20Congenital%20%28General%29|National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital]
* [http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/pediatricendocrinology/cah/index.html Guide to Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency for parents or patients from Johns Hopkins]
* [http://www.endotext.org/pediatrics/pediatrics8a/pediatricsframe8a.htm A more advanced discussion of 21-hydroxylase deficiency by an eminent researcher of the disease.]
* [http://magicfoundation.org/www/docs/100/congenital_adrenal_hyperplasia.html MAGIC Foundation: Family Support, Annual Convention with Families and Medical Experts]





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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Cortisol
ICD-10 E25.0
ICD-9 255.2
OMIM 201910 201710 202110 201810 202010
DiseasesDB 1854 Template:DiseasesDB2 Template:DiseasesDB2 Template:DiseasesDB2 Template:DiseasesDB2
MedlinePlus 000411
MeSH D000312

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia main page

Overview

Classification

21-hydroxylase deficiency
11β-hydroxylase deficiency
17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
Cytochrome P450-oxidoreductase (POR) deficiency (ORD)
Lipoid congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating congenital adrenal hyperplasia from other diseases

Epidemiology & Demographics

Risk factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications & Prognosis

Diagnosis

History & Symptoms | Physical examination | Lab Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy: 21-Hydroxylase | 11-Hydroxylase

Surgical therapy: Surgery

Prevention: Primary prevention | Secondary prevention

CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

  • Clinical onset:

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