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Alternate Name(s): Adrenogenital syndrome; 21-hydroxylase deficiency ...... Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders relating to the adrenal glands , characterized by a deficiency in the hormones cortisol and aldosterone and an overproduction of androgen.
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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An education and support network for people and families with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Includes important medical links, FAQ, message board and archives. What is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal gland. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia can affect both boys and girls. People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme needed by the adrenal gland to make the hormones cortisol and aldosterone.
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia was once considered a rare inherited disorder with severe manifestations. Mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia, however, is common, Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia is rare, affecting only one in 14,000 patients, but mild forms of the disease may occur in one of every 100 to 1...
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this adrenal gland disorder. In children and adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, the adrenal glands, a pair of walnut-sized organs above your kidneys, typically don't produce enough of the hormone cortisol.
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A person with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (or CAH) doesn't make enough cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that helps your body in times of physical stress.
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The term congenital adrenal hyperplasia encompasses a group of autosomal recessive disorders, each of which involves a d The term congenital adrenal hyperplasia encompasses a group of autosomal recessive disorders, each of which involves a deficiency of an enzyme involved in the synthesis of cortisol...
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Research Education & Support (CARES) Foundation - Dedicated to providing support to parents and patients affected by all forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) as well as advancing CAH education, research and newborn screening.
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