ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
;
21-Hydroxylase deficiency
;
Hydrometrocolpos
;
Dexamethasone
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A female with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency) received prenatal dexamethasone treatment. Suppression of the fetal adrenal was initially inadequate but adequate in later pregnancy. The baby showed masculinisation without clitoral enlargement and a narrow urogenital sinus with resulting hydrometrocolpos. It is possible that dexamethasone treatment which is initially inadequate increases the risk of this latter complication.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02072507
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