hrp0095rfc5.2 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2022

Case Series: Anastrozole Monotherapy for Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Sandy Liu , Malavika Suresh , Mutaz Jaber , Kyriakie Sarafoglou

Background: Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is caused by pathogenic variants of the CYP21A2 gene, and in most cases is not associated with cortisol deficiency as is the classic (severe) form. The majority of children with NC-CAH are asymptomatic and do not require cortisol replacement therapy with hydrocortisone unless they develop symptoms of hyperandrogenemia such as early pubarche, growth acceleration, advanced bone age, and ultimately s...