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non-classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Friday 12 June 2009

The non-classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a very common autosomal recessive disorder (1% incidence in parts of US), with mild cortisol deficiency, excessive adrenal androgens, no salt wasting. It is usually diagnosed by early adulthood.

See also

 21-hydroxylase deficiency
 congenital adrenal hyperplasia