Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A group of inherited disorders of the adrenal glands, caused by enzyme defects in the synthesis of cortisol (hydrocortisone) and/or aldosterone leading to accumulation of precursors for androgens. Depending on the hormone imbalance, congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be classified as salt-wasting, hypertensive, virilizing, or feminizing. The most common defect is in steroid 21-hydroxylase. Other defects occur in steroid 11-beta-hydroxylase; steroid 17-alpha-hydroxylase; or 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3-HYDROXYSTEROID dehydrogenases).
Synonyms:
  • Adrenal Hyperplasias, Congenital
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasias
  • Hyperplasia, Congenital Adrenal
  • Hyperplasias, Congenital Adrenal
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