11b-hydroxylase deficiency is the second most common cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). CAH is an autosomal recessive disorder. In 11b-hydroxylase deficiency, synthesis of cortisol and corticosteron are affected. Ambiguous genitalia, postnatal virilization, and salt retantion are present in the classical form of 11b-hydroxylase deficiency. In this article, a 3 year old 11b-hydroxylase deficient patient who was administered hydrocortisone and developed central precocious puberty in the follow up is decided to be interesting and worthy to be presented
Field : Sağlık Bilimleri
Journal Type : Uluslararası
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