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ea0032p18 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2013

The diagnosis of nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency in woman can be established by genetic testing or urine steroid profile analysis but not by ACTH stimulation test

Ambroziak Urszula , Kepczynska-Nyk Anna , Nowak Karolina , Malunowicz Ewa Maria , Morawska Emilia , Kunicki Michal , Bednarczuk Tomasz

Backgroud: ACTH stimulation test is considered the basic diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency (CAH). The cut off of 17OHP stimulation recommended for diagnosis is 10 ng/ml.Aim: To assess whether the recommended threshold of 17OHP after ACTH stimulation confirms nonclassical CAH among woman with hyperandrogenism and elevated basal 17OHP level.Material and Me...

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The diagnosis of nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency in woman can be established by genetic testing or urine steroid profile analysis but not by ACTH stimulation test

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