Article: Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenita: A Rare Cause of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
Pediatric reports
2015 Volume 7, Issue 3, Page(s) 5936
Abstract: ... of primary adrenal insufficiency and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, related to mutations in NR0B1 gene. Despite its rarity, AHC ... in the neonatal period with adrenal crisis and received replacement therapy for primary adrenal insufficiency. During ... and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. ...
Abstract | Primary adrenal insufficiency is defined by the impaired synthesis of adrenocortical hormones due to an intrinsic disease of the adrenal cortex. Determining its etiology is crucial to allow adequate long-term management and genetic counseling. We report the case of a male adolescent that presented in the neonatal period with adrenal crisis and received replacement therapy for primary adrenal insufficiency. During follow-up, adrenal hypoplasia congenita (AHC) was suspected given his persistently raised adrenocorticotropic hormone levels, with markedly low 17-OH progesterone and androstenedione levels. DNA sequence analysis revealed a mutation in NR0B1 gene (c.1292delG), confirming the diagnosis. Delayed puberty and persistent low levels of gonadotropins led to testosterone replacement therapy. X-linked AHC is a rare cause of primary adrenal insufficiency and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, related to mutations in NR0B1 gene. Despite its rarity, AHC should be considered in patients who present with primary adrenal failure, low levels of 17-OH progesterone and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2015-09-28 |
Publishing country | Italy |
Document type | Case Reports |
ISSN | 2036-749X |
ISSN | 2036-749X |
DOI | 10.4081/pr.2015.5936 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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