Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21hydroxylase deficiency in South Africa
Background. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by deficiency of the 21-hydoxylase (21-OH) enzyme is the most common form of CAH worldwide.Objective. To evaluate the prevalence of CAH due to 21-OH deficiency, and its clinical presentation and biochemical profiles in affected children.Methods...
Main Authors: | Y Ganie, C Aldous, Y Balakrishna, R Wiersma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
South African Medical Association
2018-02-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12194/8375 |
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