17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mehrian Jafarizade, M.D [2]

Overview

The mainstay of therapy for 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency is glucocorticoid therapy. Spironolactone and estrogen also may be used.

Medical Therapy

The goal of therapy is:

  • Treatment for 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency is by the use of glucocorticoids such as:

Treatment should be monitored by:

At the time of expected puberty, estrogen replacement should be started.[1][2][3]


References

  1. El-Maouche D, Arlt W, Merke DP (2017). "Congenital adrenal hyperplasia". Lancet. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31431-9. PMID 28576284.
  2. Merke DP, Poppas DP (2013). "Management of adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia". Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 1 (4): 341–52. doi:10.1016/S2213-8587(13)70138-4. PMC 4163910. PMID 24622419.
  3. Hughes IA (1988). "Management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia". Arch Dis Child. 63 (11): 1399–404. PMC 1779155. PMID 3060026.