Sonographic Appearance of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia In Utero

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyne Diane Chambrier ◽  
Claudine Heinrichs ◽  
Fred E. Avni
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
In Utero ◽  
Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
Sonographic Appearance

Prenatal Therapy in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Attempted Prevention of Abnormal External Genital Masculinization by Pharmacologic Suppression of the Fetal Adrenal Gland in Utero

1985 ◽  
Vol 458 (1 Congenital Ad) ◽  
pp. 156-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEORGE P. CHROUSOS ◽  
MARK I. EVANS ◽  
D. LYNN LORIAUX ◽  
JAMES McCLUSKEY ◽  
JOHN C. FLETCHER ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
In Utero ◽  
Adrenal Hyperplasia

How the Child’s Gender Matters for Families Having a Child With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 516-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Fleming ◽  
Kathleen Knafl ◽  
Marcia Van Riper
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
In Utero ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
Family Experiences ◽  
The Family ◽  
Healthy Family ◽  
Similarities And Differences

Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are exposed to high levels of testosterone in utero often resulting in nontypical genitalia at birth for girls. The purpose of this analysis, which draws on data from a larger study, was to examine, based on the gender of the child, the family experiences of having a child with CAH. Sixteen parents were interviewed, and comparisons were made across all categories coded in the parents’ interviews to examine similarities and differences in the experiences of families based on the child’s gender. Families having a daughter with CAH experienced additional challenges when compared with families having a son. These include fear of stigmatization, challenging surgical decisions, and concerns regarding disclosure of the condition. Acknowledging this and creating support programs tailored for girls that address surgical procedures and complications resulting from being born with elevated testosterone are critical to promoting a healthy family and child response.

scholarly journals CLINICAL CASE OF 19-YEARS-OLD PATIENT WITH CONGENITAL ADRENAL CORTEX DYSFUNCTION

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
S I Ascolskaya ◽  
R H Tàzitdinov ◽  
Yu V Popov ◽  
E L Soyustova ◽  
A B Okulov
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
Steroid Hormones ◽  
Adrenal Cortex ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
In Utero ◽  
Surgical Correction ◽  
Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
Hormonal Profile ◽  
Enzymatic Systems

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is caused by partial or complete block of enzymatic systems involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones of the adrenal cortex and leading to reduced production of glucocorticoids. Surgical correction is subject to, developing in utero, as a result of changes in hormonal profile, virilization. The article describes the clinical observation of a girl of 19 years, which has not underwent surgery for this disease at the usual term.

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