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ea0016p595 | Paediatric endocrinology | ECE2008

Day profiles of salivary 17-hydroxyprogesterone for the control of glucocorticoid therapy in adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Deutschbein Timo , Unger Nicole , Hauffa Berthold , Mann Klaus , Petersenn Stephan

Introduction: Optimizing glucocorticoid (GC) therapy in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) remains a challenge. While overdosing may result in Cushing’s syndrome, underdosing is associated with female virilization and adrenal insufficiency. This study evaluated day-profiling of salivary 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) for the biochemical control of adolescents with CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.Methods: Twelve patients (4 males...