hrp0086p1-p40 | Adrenal P1 | ESPE2016

Cognitive Functions in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Amr Nermine , Serour Mohamed , Shaker Nermine

Background: There is controversy regarding cognitive affection in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).Objective and hypotheses: Assess cognitive functions in children with CAH, and their relation to hydrocortisone (HC) therapy and testosterone level.Method: Thirty children with CAH due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency were compared with 20 age and sex matched healthy controls. Hydrocortisone daily dose and cumulative dos...