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(Created page with "== Introduction == Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of inherited genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, which are responsible for producing essential hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens. These disorders result from mutations in genes that encode enzymes involved in steroidogenesis, leading to enzyme deficiencies that disrupt normal hormone synthesis. CAH is characterized by a spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from m...") |
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This mild form of CAH presents later in life, often during adolescence or adulthood. Symptoms may include hirsutism, acne, irregular menstrual cycles in females, and infertility. Non-classic CAH is often misdiagnosed as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) due to overlapping clinical features. | This mild form of CAH presents later in life, often during adolescence or adulthood. Symptoms may include hirsutism, acne, irregular menstrual cycles in females, and infertility. Non-classic CAH is often misdiagnosed as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) due to overlapping clinical features. | ||
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== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||