hrp0092p2-24 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2019
Lee Ga Hyun
, Kim Se Jin
, Kang Seok Jin
, Kim Heung Sik
Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), mostly caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency, is autosomal recessive disorder characterized by impaired cortisol synthesis. It can be presented with a combination of aldosterone and cortisol deficiency and androgen excess. Therefore, excess production of androgen and glucocorticoid replacement can result to early bone maturation and ultimately diminished adult height (AH).Objectives...