Bone Mineral Density in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Background: Treatment in all forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) includes lifelong replacement of steroids. Steroids have an impact on bone health in multiple ways and are known to cause osteoporosis when given in high doses or for a longer duration. Objective: To evaluate bone mineral...

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Main Authors: Karishma, Mohsina Noor Ibrahim, Versha Rani Rai, Saima Batool Afridi, Maria Riaz, Taj Laghari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College 2024-04-01
Series:Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lnh.edu.pk/lnjpc/pdf/84ab7992-c410-4b2c-91b7-e00ddf7a002f.pdf