Sexual identity in congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Autor: Bosi, Isabelle ML, Holmes‐Walker, Jane, Lau, Namson S, Bate, Slavica, Anderson, Gail, Kohn, Michael, Clarke, Simon, Holmes-Walker, Jane
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Zdroj: Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health; Apr2021, Vol. 57 Issue 4, p581-583, 3p
Abstrakt: 11-beta-hydroxylase (CYP11B1) deficiency is the second most common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and causes virilisation, hypertension and hypokalaemia. Our case highlights the complexity of gender assignment in children with virilising CAH and the need for ongoing evaluation of patient satisfaction with gender assignment both at an individual and population level. Relevant background history included non-salt wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and parental consanguinity (second cousins). [Extracted from the article]
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