Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia – The Main Effect of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) consists of a group of autosomal recessive disorders resulting from enzymatic defects in steroidogenesis. More than 95% of CAH cases result from a deficiency of the 21-hydroxylase enzyme, which leads to cortisol deficiency, with or without aldosterone insufficien...
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2022
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