hrp0089p2-p016 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P2 | ESPE2018

The Spectrum of Genetic Defects in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in the Population of Cyprus: A Retrospective Analysis

Skordis Nicos , Fanis Pavlos , Toumba Meropi , Stylianou Charilaos , Picolos Michalis , Andreou Elena , Kyriakou Andreas , Yiannakide-Myli Lambrini , Iasonides Michalis , Nicolaou Stella , C Kyriakides Tassos , Tanteles George A , Neocleous Vassos , Phylactou Leonidas A

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) is worldwide the most common autosomal recessive disorder caused by defects in the CYP21A2 gene.Objective: The main objective of the study was to evaluate CAH in Cyprus over a 10 year period.Methods: All known patients were included in a population retrospective subset analysis of Cypriot patients with confirmed CAH and their clinica...