hrp0086p2-p53 | Adrenal P2 | ESPE2016

Final Height in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Retrospective Study

Martins Mariana , Reis-Melo Ana , Espada Filipa , Fonseca Marcelo

Background: A compromised final height (FH) is a concern in patients diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The lack of achievement of the genetic target height (TH) can be attributed to treatment with high doses of corticosteroids and high levels of adrenal androgens. Despite the emergence of new therapeutic modalities such as the use of anti-androgens and growth hormone it has been shown that a favorable FH can be achieved with careful use of corticosteroids.</...