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ea0037ep1182 | Clinical Cases–Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2015

17 α hydroxylase enzyme deficiency with hyperaldosteronism

Kartal Ilkay , Tamer Gonca Incemehmet , Mutlu Hasan Huseyin

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) resulting from 17 α hyroxylase enzyme deficiency (17OHD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder. More than 150 cases were reported in the literature. Patients with 17OHD were reported to have hypoaldosteronism.Case: A 16-year-old female referred to endocrinology outpatient clinic from family medicine department with the absence of a secondary sexual characteristics and primary amenorrhea. On physical ...