Diagnosis of late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia in clinical practice: current evaluation

Sahmay S., Tuten A., Gurleyen H., Oncul M., Benian A., Erel C. T.

MINERVA ENDOCRINOLOGICA, vol.39, no.3, pp.215-222, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: MINERVA ENDOCRINOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.215-222
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim. Aim of the study was to investigate the need to perform the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test by recognizing the importance of a second look at basal serum 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) levels and calculating new serum 17-OHP cut-off level.