Diseases
adrenogenital syndrome
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Overview
Adrenogenital Syndrome refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, a pair of walnut-sized organs above the kidneys. The adrenal glands produce important hormones, including: Cortisol, which regulates the body's response to illness or stress
Symptoms
- insufficient cortisol.
- adrenal crisis.
- atypical genitalia.
- excess androgen
- altered growth.
Causes
- the most common cause of cah is the lack of the enzyme known as 21-hydroxylase. cah may sometimes be called 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
Risk factors
- parents who both have cah or are both carriers of the genetic change
- being of ashkenazi jewish, latino, mediterranean, yugoslav or yup'ik ancestry
Diagnosis
- physical exam
- blood and urine tests.
- prenatal testing
- genetic testing.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is adrenogenital syndrome?
Adrenogenital Syndrome refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, a pair of walnut-sized organs above the kidneys. The adrenal glands produce important hormones, including: Cortisol, which regulates the body's response to illness or stress
What are the symptoms of adrenogenital syndrome?
insufficient cortisol., adrenal crisis., atypical genitalia., excess androgen, altered growth.
What causes adrenogenital syndrome?
the most common cause of cah is the lack of the enzyme known as 21-hydroxylase. cah may sometimes be called 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
Which medicines are used for adrenogenital syndrome?
fludrocortisone
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