Endocrine Abstracts

Background: C Treatment in all forms of CAH includes lifelong replacement of steroids. Steroids have an impact on bone health in multiple ways and are known to cause osteoporosis when given in high doses or for a longer duration. Objective: To evaluate bone mineral density (BMD), using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan in children with CAH taking long-term steroids presenting in the pediatric endocrinology war...