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===Symptoms of adrenal hyperplasia in children and adults:=== | ===Symptoms of adrenal hyperplasia in children and adults:=== | ||
:*Irregular or absent [[menstruation]] in girls | :*Irregular or absent [[menstruation]] in girls. | ||
:*[[Ambiguous genitalia]] or [[virilizing]] characteristics in girls, often appearing more male than female: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, excessive hair growth and facial hair | :*[[Ambiguous genitalia]] or [[virilizing]] characteristics in girls, often appearing more male than female: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, excessive hair growth and facial hair. | ||
:*Early appearance of masculine characteristics in boys: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, enlarged [[penis]], small [[testes]], well-developed muscles | :*Early appearance of masculine characteristics in boys: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, enlarged [[penis]], small [[testes]], well-developed muscles. | ||
:*[[Infertility]] | :*[[Infertility]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [3]
Overview
Symptoms of 21-hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia include dehydration, vomiting and weight loss, symptoms occur later may include virilization and infertility.
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of adrenal hyperplasia in infants:
In this form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, newborns develop severe symptoms shortly after birth due to loss of salt, such symptoms include:
Symptoms of adrenal hyperplasia in children and adults:
- Irregular or absent menstruation in girls.
- Ambiguous genitalia or virilizing characteristics in girls, often appearing more male than female: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, excessive hair growth and facial hair.
- Early appearance of masculine characteristics in boys: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, enlarged penis, small testes, well-developed muscles.
- Infertility.