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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
Physical Examination
Appearance
- When brought to a hospital, the 1-3 week old infant will be both underweight and dehydrated by appearance.
- Childhood onset (simple virilizing) CAH: Tall stature and accelerated bone age (often 3-5 years ahead) are seen. Often present are increased muscle mass, acne, and adult body odor.
Vitals
- Blood pressure may be low in salt-wasting crises in infancy
Head
Genitals
- genital ambiguity
- penis enlargement
- clitoral enlargement