21-hydroxylase deficiency physical examination
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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
- 1-3 week old infant will be both underweight and dehydrated by appearance.
- 3-12 years old child will have: Tall stature, increased muscle mass, acne, and adult body odor are seen.
Vitals
- Blood pressure may be low in salt-wasting crises in infancy
Head
Genitals
- genital ambiguity
- Penis enlargement
- clitoral enlargement