hrp0086p1-p33 | Adrenal P1 | ESPE2016

Usefulness of Corticotropin Test in Children and Adolescents with Clinical Hyperandrogenism

Karachaliou Feneli , Kafetzi Maria , Vlachopapadopoulou Elpis , Drakopoulou Maria , Kaloumenou Irene , Kapella Antonia , Fotinou Aspasia , Psina Antonia , Michalakos Stefanos

Background: The usefulness of corticotrophin (ACTH) test in diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase deficiency and/or other enzymic defects in children and adolescents with serum levels of 17-OHP (before 2000 h) >2 ng/ml is known.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate the usefulness of ACTH test in diagnosis of non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) and heterozygosity of CYP21 gene molecular defects in children and adolescents with clinical hyperand...