Congenital adrenal hyperplasia causing clitoromegaly.

Authors :: Mustafa R
Hashmi HA
Ullah S
Source :: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP [J Coll Physicians Surg Pak] 2008 Jun; Vol. 18 (6), pp. 378-9.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by congenital insufficiency of the enzyme 21 - hydroxylase (21-OHD) in the cortisol synthesis pathway. Because of the virilizing effects of androgens over-production, affected girls develop clitoral hypertrophy. Three patients with CAH are discussed below along with their surgical management and follow-up.

Subjects :: Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Humans
Hypertrophy
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital pathology
Clitoris pathology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1022-386X
Volume :: 18
Issue :: 6
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 18760052
Full Text :: https://doi.org/06.2008/JCPSP.378379