| Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydoxylase deficiency as a cause of infertility and miscarriages. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20389322 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Miscarriages and infertility can be presenting symptoms of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH). Two sisters are described with fertility issues and multiple miscarriages occurring up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. After diagnosing NCAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency and initiating glucocorticoid treatment,conception occurred within 3 months and uneventful pregnancies and deliveries ensued. |
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Authors:
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Henrik Falhammar |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-04-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The New Zealand medical journal Volume: 123 ISSN: 1175-8716 ISO Abbreviation: N. Z. Med. J. Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-14 Completed Date: 2010-05-04 Revised Date: 2011-08-05 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401067 Medline TA: N Z Med J Country: New Zealand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 77-80 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Endocrinology, Cairns Base Hospital, PO Box 902, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia. henrik.falhammar@ki.se |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abortion, Spontaneous
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etiology* Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / complications*, diagnosis*, drug therapy Adult Female Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use Humans Infertility, Female / etiology* Mutation Prednisolone / therapeutic use Pregnancy Siblings Steroid 21-Hydroxylase / genetics |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Glucocorticoids; 50-24-8/Prednisolone; EC 1.14.99.10/CYP21A2 protein, human; EC 1.14.99.10/Steroid 21-Hydroxylase |
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