hrp0082p2-d2-271 | Adrenals & HP Axis (1) | ESPE2014

The Results of CYP21A2 Mutation Analysis in Adolescent with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Yagli Colakoglu Elif , Bulus Derya , Andiran Nesibe , Ufuk Isin Ugur

Background: Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the adolescent is difficult due to high background rate of menstrual irregularity, high prevalence of polycystic morphology and hyper and rogenic features in this population. Also late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia (LOCAH) mimics PCOS in this period. It is important to distinguish these entities because of the differences in their therapy. The study aimed to find out the frequency of LOCAH in patients who diag...