Introduction:?Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive diseases characterized by enzymatic deficiencies in the biosynthesis of adrenal steroids. The most common 21-hydroxylase deficiency ...Introduction:?Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive diseases characterized by enzymatic deficiencies in the biosynthesis of adrenal steroids. The most common 21-hydroxylase deficiency is characterized by a cortisol deficiency and an excess of androgens, with or without aldosterone deficiency. In our countries, in the absence of neonatal screening, the diagnosis is most often late leading to life-threatening complications. The aim of this study was to describe the diagnostic features of CAH at the Albert Royer National Children’s Hospital (ARNCH) in Dakar.?Patients and method:?We conducted a retrospective, descriptive study carried out at the pediatric endocrinology department of ARNCH from 2015 to 2019. All children aged under 15 with a form of CAH were included. Socio-demographic data, family history, clinical and biochemical data at presentation were collected. Patients were noted as presenting with Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD) with dehydration, DSD without dehydration, dehydration without DSD, precocious puberty. The Prader’s scale was used to determine the degree of external virilization. These data were entered and analyzed with Epi Info version 7.2.?Results:?A total of 32 patients were included, representing 74.41% of the causes of disorder of sexual development (DSD) and 84.21% of the causes of adrenal insufficiency. These were 27 girls (84.37%) and 5 boys (15.63%). The mean age was 19 ± 34.6 months. DSD was the main finding (87.5%). It was associated with dehydration in 22 cases (68.75%). 21-hydroxylase deficiency represented 93.75% of the cases with salt wasting in 73.33% of the cases.?Conclusion:?The diagnosis of CAH was delayed leading to life-threatening adrenal crises. In the absence of neonatal screening for CAH in Senegal, there is a need to train healthcare workers to recognize neonates with DSD early and refer them timeously for specialist care.展开更多
Objective To study Chinese children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in the types ofpoint mutation in steroid 21 - hydroxylase gene (CYP21). Methods By using PCR-ASO hybridization analysiswith amplified segme...Objective To study Chinese children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in the types ofpoint mutation in steroid 21 - hydroxylase gene (CYP21). Methods By using PCR-ASO hybridization analysiswith amplified segments involving exon 3-4 and exon 6-8 of the gene to investigate for the type ofmutations. Results The results showed among 5 point mutations detected positive findings being in 28/66 (42%)of CAH chromosomes, or 17/33 (52%) of the CAH cases examined. The only 1 non - classic form CAH case wasfound as homonsous for val - 281→len mutation. Three classic cases were heterozygous for compound mutations asnitron 2 A, C→G associated with lie-172→Asn or lie - 172→Asn with Gin-318→stop. The other point mutationsall revealed as homozygous alleies with the most freguent matations as nitron 2A, C→G. No PCR product wereprovided by 3 cases who had been verilied by Southern blotting with CYP21 B gene deletion (not shown). NO pointmutations were illustrated in normal controls. Conclusion This report presentS data in 17/33 (52K) of Chinesechildren with CAH in CYP 21 B gene had point mutations documenting the type and location of mutation indiagnosis of CAH.展开更多
BACKGROUND Co-morbidity of SRY gene turner syndrome(TS)with positive SRY gene and nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia(NCAH)is extremely rare and has never been reported to date.CASE SUMMARY In this article,we ...BACKGROUND Co-morbidity of SRY gene turner syndrome(TS)with positive SRY gene and nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia(NCAH)is extremely rare and has never been reported to date.CASE SUMMARY In this article,we present a 14-year-old girl who was referred to our hospital with short stature(weight of 43 kg and height of 143 cm,<-2 SD)with no secondary sexual characteristics(labia minora dysplasia).Laboratory tests indicated hypergonadotropic hypogonadism with significantly increased androstenedione and 17-hydroxyprogesterone(17-OHP)levels.This was accompanied by the thickening of the extremity of the left adrenal medial limb.The patient’s karyotype was 45,X/46,X,+mar,and cytogenetic analysis using multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification and high-throughput sequencing indicated that the SRY gene was positive with compound heterozygous mutations in CYP21A2 as the causative gene for congenital adrenal hyperplasia.The sites of the suspected candidate mutations were amplified and verified using Sanger sequencing.The patient was finally diagnosed as having SRY positive TS with NCAH.The patient and her family initially refused medical treatment.At her most recent follow-up visit(age=15 years old),the patient presented facial hair,height increase to 148 cm,and weight of 52 kg,while androstenedione and 17-OHP levels remained high.The patient was finally willing to take small doses of hydrocortisone(10 mg/d).CONCLUSIONIn conclusion, upon evaluation of the patient mentioned in the report, we feel that17-OHP measurement and cytogenetic analysis are necessary for TS patients evenin the absence of significant virilization signs. This will play a significant role inguiding diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH),which is caused by a mutation of the steroidogenic acute regulatory(StAR)gene.Affected patients are usually characterized by adrenal insufficiency in the first year of li...BACKGROUND Congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH),which is caused by a mutation of the steroidogenic acute regulatory(StAR)gene.Affected patients are usually characterized by adrenal insufficiency in the first year of life,salt loss,glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency,and female external genitalia,regardless of chromosomal karyotype.Patients with non-classical lipoid CAH usually develop glucocorticoid deficiency and mild mineralocorticoid deficiency at 2-4 years of age.CASE SUMMARY Herein,We report the case of a woman with non-classic lipoid CAH combined with Graves’disease.Her chromosome karyotype was 46,XX,and highthroughput sequencing revealed two missense variants in the StAR gene:c.229C>T(p.Q77X)and c.814C>T(p.R272C),which were inherited from both parents(non-close relatives).The patient was treated for Graves’disease in a timely manner and the dosage of glucocorticoid was adjusted during the treatment of Graves’disease.CONCLUSION This is the first case of non-classic lipoid CAH combined with Graves’disease reported in the Chinese population.In addition to conventional glucocorticoid replacement therapy,timely adjustments were made to the dosages of thyroid hormone and glucocorticoid to avoid adrenal crisis as a consequence of the increased demand and accelerated metabolism of glucocorticoids when the patient was diagnosed with Graves’disease.展开更多
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia(CAH)is an autosomal recessive condition that results from the deficiency of one of the steroidogenesis enzymes responsible for cortisol biosynthesis.In the majority of cases,CAH is cause...Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia(CAH)is an autosomal recessive condition that results from the deficiency of one of the steroidogenesis enzymes responsible for cortisol biosynthesis.In the majority of cases,CAH is caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency.More rarely,the deficiency concerns 11b-hydroxylase,3b-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase,17hydroxylase,or exceptionally StAR and P450 oxydoreductase.Here,we report the case of a 3 year and 4 months old male child,born from a consanguineous marriage who presented at 15 months old with the salt-loss syndrome.Physical examination found generalized melanoderma,micropenis and bilateral cryptorchidism.Biological assessment at the time of diagnosis revealed hyponatremia,hyperkalemia,functional renal failure,hypoglycemia,low blood cortisol level,and high blood level of ACTH,suggesting primary adrenal insufficiency.The patient presented also with the abnormality of sexual differentiation with a 46 XY karyotype,testosteronemia level was low at the baseline and after HCG stimulation,pelvic ultrasound and Magnetic Raisonance Imaging(MRI)showed bilateral testicular atrophy in the inguinal position.The genetic study revealed a likely pathogenic homozygous variant in the StAR(steroidogenic acute regulatory)gene.Therapeutically,our patient was hydrated by saline solution and treated with hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone,then benefited from a surgical testicular correction marked by a favorable evolution.Although mutations in StAR gene are rare,they can be responsible for the defect in the early stage of steroidogenesis and therefore cause a deficiency in adrenal and sexual hormones biosynthesis.展开更多
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive disorders resulting from deficiency of enzymes essential for the synthesis of cortisol.Disease of the adrenal cortex,but there may be involvement adreno...Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive disorders resulting from deficiency of enzymes essential for the synthesis of cortisol.Disease of the adrenal cortex,but there may be involvement adrenomedullary.Cortisol and epinephrine are directly related to the individual’s stress response.Lower values of epinephrine in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia could be related to increased clinical complications and hospitalizations rate.We evaluated the serum values of metanephrines and normetanephrines in children and adolescents with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and primary hypothyroidism and possible correlations with disease and hospitalizations.Cross-sectional study involved 29 patients(10 simple virilizing and 19 salt-wasting),and control group of 28 patients with primary hypothyroidism(10 overt and 18 subclinical).There were no differences in age(p=0.24)and metanephrine(p=0.34)or normetanephrine values(p=0.85)between groups.Hospitalization rate was higher in the cases than in the controls(51 x 12).We conclude the serum values of metanephrine and normetanephrine in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia were within the normal values of reference,with no significant difference of group with primary hypothiroidism.The number of hospitalizations in the case was high in relation to the control,mainly in salt-wasting.展开更多
Objective:To retrospectively investigate the height outcome of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH)due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD).Methods:The 135 CAH patients with 21-OHD diagnosed in our hospit...Objective:To retrospectively investigate the height outcome of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH)due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD).Methods:The 135 CAH patients with 21-OHD diagnosed in our hospital from Jan 1980 to Oct 2006 were retrospectively analyzed.The investigated parameters included final height(FH),FH standard deviation score(FH SDS),target height SDS(TH SDS),difference between TH and FH(TH-FH),FH SDS-TH SDS,the age of onset of sexual development,and the difference between bone age and chronological age(BA-CA)when patients got the FH.Results:Among the 135 patients,female/male=108/27.Mean FH was(156.8±5.4)cm(n=14)and(150.8±6.8)cm(n=76)for males and females,respectively.Mean FH SDS was(-0.6±0.8)(n=13)and(0.2±1.2)(n=54)for males and females,respectively.Sexual development began at(5.2±1.7)years old(y/o)(n=13)and(7.9±3.2)y/o(n=43)in males and females,respectively.Conclusions:The FH of CAH patients with 21-OHD was lower than that of the normal range.Effect of the disease on the height growth in male patients was more severe than that in females.All patients began sexual development much earlier than the normal age-matched group.Male patients began their sexual development even earlier.展开更多
Objective: To discuss imaging features of the adrenal glands in female pseudo-hermaphroditism. Methods: 11 cases of female pseudohermaphroditism (8-27 years old) were analyzed retrospectively. Results: In 9 of the 11 ...Objective: To discuss imaging features of the adrenal glands in female pseudo-hermaphroditism. Methods: 11 cases of female pseudohermaphroditism (8-27 years old) were analyzed retrospectively. Results: In 9 of the 11 patients with female pseudohermaphroditism who did no receive hormone replacement therapy, both internal and external branches of bilateral adrenal glands were found to be thickened, prolonged and twisted, and in 2 of the 9 patients they were found to be macronodularly hyperplasic. In one of the remaining two patients who had received long-term hormone replacement therapy, the adrenal glands were not thickened or twisted, though prolonged; and in the other patient imaging presentation of the adrenal glands was the same as that of those who did not receive hormone replacement therapy, but with co-existence of adrenal myelolipoma. Among the 11 patients agenesis of the uterus and the vagina was found in 4 cases. Conclusion: Female pseudohermaphroditism is a hereditary disease, where hyperplasia of the adrenal glands and agenesis of the uterus and the vagina were secondary. Early detection of these abnormalities by imageology would prove to be helpful in early detection and treatment of the condition.展开更多
Conventional prenatal diagnosis relies on invasive chorionic biopsy or amniocentesis, which increases the risk of miscarriage, and is undertaken at 11-20 weeks gestation.1 The discovery of cell-free fetal DNA in mater...Conventional prenatal diagnosis relies on invasive chorionic biopsy or amniocentesis, which increases the risk of miscarriage, and is undertaken at 11-20 weeks gestation.1 The discovery of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma has, however, offered a new strategy for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis.2 Cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma has been used for the determination of fetal gender3 and RHD status4 as well as testing certain monogenic diseases such as 13-thalassemia5 and cystic fibrosis.6 However,展开更多
目的探讨11个先天性肾上腺皮质异常患儿家系的遗传学特征。方法选择2019年1月至2023年6月确诊的11个先天性肾上腺皮质异常患儿家系作为研究对象。应用全外显子组测序对先证者进行基因变异检测,Sanger测序及MLPA技术进行家系验证。结果1...目的探讨11个先天性肾上腺皮质异常患儿家系的遗传学特征。方法选择2019年1月至2023年6月确诊的11个先天性肾上腺皮质异常患儿家系作为研究对象。应用全外显子组测序对先证者进行基因变异检测,Sanger测序及MLPA技术进行家系验证。结果11个患儿家系经基因诊断。8例为因CYP 21 A 2变异引起的21-羟化酶缺陷导致的先天性肾上腺皮质增生症,1例为CYP 17 A 1变异引起的17-α羟化酶缺乏性先天性肾上腺皮质增生症,1例为STAR变异引起的脂质先天性肾上腺增生,1例为NR0B1变异引起的先天性肾上腺发育不全。CYP21A2基因共检测到7种不同的变异,这7种变异类型中频率最高的位点是c.518T>A,随后为c.293-13C>G与c.1069C>T。STAR检测到的c.780dupG与c.397C>T变异均为未报道的新变异,根据ACMG遗传变异分类标准与指南,c.780 dupG位点评级为致病性变异(PVS1+PM2_Supporting+PP4),c.397C>T位点评级为临床意义未明(PM2_Supporting+PM3+PP3+PP4)。NR0B1检测到的c.64_c.65insGAGCGCGAAGC变异为未报道的新变异,该变异评级为可能致病性变异(PVS1+PM2_Supporting+PP 4)。结论对临床表型重叠的肾上腺皮质异常患儿,单凭症状和生化指标无法进行可靠鉴别,而早期基因精准诊断对确诊疾病、干预治疗、遗传咨询及生育指导至关重要。展开更多
Dear editor:Congenital adrenocortical hyperplasia(CAH)is an autosomal reces-sive disease resulting from a deficiency in the cortisol synthase gene.This deficiency leads to an imbalance in adrenocortical hormones and e...Dear editor:Congenital adrenocortical hyperplasia(CAH)is an autosomal reces-sive disease resulting from a deficiency in the cortisol synthase gene.This deficiency leads to an imbalance in adrenocortical hormones and excess androgen.21 Hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD)is the most common form of CAH,accounting for 90%~95%of cases.1 This condition is pri-marily caused by a mutation in the CYP21A2 gene,located on chromo-some 6p21.3.2 Depending on the severity of aldosterone deficiency,CAH can be divided into classical(salt-wasting and simple-virilizing forms)and non-classical(NCCAH)types.Excess androgen,the most common factor in classical CAH and NCCAH,can negatively impact fertility in CAH patients.The spontaneous rate of pregnancy without treatment is typically very low in CAH patients.展开更多
Introduction :Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency. It is a rare monogenic recessive disorder. In African setting in absence of neonatal screening, the diagnos...Introduction :Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency. It is a rare monogenic recessive disorder. In African setting in absence of neonatal screening, the diagnosis is still late, based on a clinical approach. During this clinical enquiry, information from past history or pedigree of the patient is of a huge importance and may revealed surprises. Patients and Methods: In this observational study, we retrospectively included all patients with a diagnosis of CAH. The diagnosis of CAH was retained based on a high 17 hydroxyprogesterone level in addition to clinical and morphological findings. From patients’ files, we extracted data on family history of disease, pedigree, clinical findings and genetics when available of 39 patients from two endocrinopeadiatric centers. Results: In 13 (30%) families, we found 20 reported deaths of infant less than 12 months. In these 13 families, half of the patients followed had 21 hydroxylase deficiencies and had 11 hydroxylase deficiencies. Unsurprisingly, we suspected adrenal insufficiency in these patients at verbal autopsy even in families with a patient with 11 hydroxylase deficiency. Other non DSD malformations or genetic disorders with apparently no link with CAH were reported in 3 families. The father of a patient reported to have hypospadias. Conclusion: Each diagnosis of CAH made in our context is visible part of an iceberg. Behind a diagnosis of CAH made in our setting, is a long course of care, a dramatic past history revealing access to appropriate care disparity. Neonatal screening should thus be considered as an emergency.展开更多
文摘Introduction:?Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive diseases characterized by enzymatic deficiencies in the biosynthesis of adrenal steroids. The most common 21-hydroxylase deficiency is characterized by a cortisol deficiency and an excess of androgens, with or without aldosterone deficiency. In our countries, in the absence of neonatal screening, the diagnosis is most often late leading to life-threatening complications. The aim of this study was to describe the diagnostic features of CAH at the Albert Royer National Children’s Hospital (ARNCH) in Dakar.?Patients and method:?We conducted a retrospective, descriptive study carried out at the pediatric endocrinology department of ARNCH from 2015 to 2019. All children aged under 15 with a form of CAH were included. Socio-demographic data, family history, clinical and biochemical data at presentation were collected. Patients were noted as presenting with Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD) with dehydration, DSD without dehydration, dehydration without DSD, precocious puberty. The Prader’s scale was used to determine the degree of external virilization. These data were entered and analyzed with Epi Info version 7.2.?Results:?A total of 32 patients were included, representing 74.41% of the causes of disorder of sexual development (DSD) and 84.21% of the causes of adrenal insufficiency. These were 27 girls (84.37%) and 5 boys (15.63%). The mean age was 19 ± 34.6 months. DSD was the main finding (87.5%). It was associated with dehydration in 22 cases (68.75%). 21-hydroxylase deficiency represented 93.75% of the cases with salt wasting in 73.33% of the cases.?Conclusion:?The diagnosis of CAH was delayed leading to life-threatening adrenal crises. In the absence of neonatal screening for CAH in Senegal, there is a need to train healthcare workers to recognize neonates with DSD early and refer them timeously for specialist care.
文摘Objective To study Chinese children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in the types ofpoint mutation in steroid 21 - hydroxylase gene (CYP21). Methods By using PCR-ASO hybridization analysiswith amplified segments involving exon 3-4 and exon 6-8 of the gene to investigate for the type ofmutations. Results The results showed among 5 point mutations detected positive findings being in 28/66 (42%)of CAH chromosomes, or 17/33 (52%) of the CAH cases examined. The only 1 non - classic form CAH case wasfound as homonsous for val - 281→len mutation. Three classic cases were heterozygous for compound mutations asnitron 2 A, C→G associated with lie-172→Asn or lie - 172→Asn with Gin-318→stop. The other point mutationsall revealed as homozygous alleies with the most freguent matations as nitron 2A, C→G. No PCR product wereprovided by 3 cases who had been verilied by Southern blotting with CYP21 B gene deletion (not shown). NO pointmutations were illustrated in normal controls. Conclusion This report presentS data in 17/33 (52K) of Chinesechildren with CAH in CYP 21 B gene had point mutations documenting the type and location of mutation indiagnosis of CAH.
文摘BACKGROUND Co-morbidity of SRY gene turner syndrome(TS)with positive SRY gene and nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia(NCAH)is extremely rare and has never been reported to date.CASE SUMMARY In this article,we present a 14-year-old girl who was referred to our hospital with short stature(weight of 43 kg and height of 143 cm,<-2 SD)with no secondary sexual characteristics(labia minora dysplasia).Laboratory tests indicated hypergonadotropic hypogonadism with significantly increased androstenedione and 17-hydroxyprogesterone(17-OHP)levels.This was accompanied by the thickening of the extremity of the left adrenal medial limb.The patient’s karyotype was 45,X/46,X,+mar,and cytogenetic analysis using multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification and high-throughput sequencing indicated that the SRY gene was positive with compound heterozygous mutations in CYP21A2 as the causative gene for congenital adrenal hyperplasia.The sites of the suspected candidate mutations were amplified and verified using Sanger sequencing.The patient was finally diagnosed as having SRY positive TS with NCAH.The patient and her family initially refused medical treatment.At her most recent follow-up visit(age=15 years old),the patient presented facial hair,height increase to 148 cm,and weight of 52 kg,while androstenedione and 17-OHP levels remained high.The patient was finally willing to take small doses of hydrocortisone(10 mg/d).CONCLUSIONIn conclusion, upon evaluation of the patient mentioned in the report, we feel that17-OHP measurement and cytogenetic analysis are necessary for TS patients evenin the absence of significant virilization signs. This will play a significant role inguiding diagnosis and treatment.
文摘BACKGROUND Congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH),which is caused by a mutation of the steroidogenic acute regulatory(StAR)gene.Affected patients are usually characterized by adrenal insufficiency in the first year of life,salt loss,glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency,and female external genitalia,regardless of chromosomal karyotype.Patients with non-classical lipoid CAH usually develop glucocorticoid deficiency and mild mineralocorticoid deficiency at 2-4 years of age.CASE SUMMARY Herein,We report the case of a woman with non-classic lipoid CAH combined with Graves’disease.Her chromosome karyotype was 46,XX,and highthroughput sequencing revealed two missense variants in the StAR gene:c.229C>T(p.Q77X)and c.814C>T(p.R272C),which were inherited from both parents(non-close relatives).The patient was treated for Graves’disease in a timely manner and the dosage of glucocorticoid was adjusted during the treatment of Graves’disease.CONCLUSION This is the first case of non-classic lipoid CAH combined with Graves’disease reported in the Chinese population.In addition to conventional glucocorticoid replacement therapy,timely adjustments were made to the dosages of thyroid hormone and glucocorticoid to avoid adrenal crisis as a consequence of the increased demand and accelerated metabolism of glucocorticoids when the patient was diagnosed with Graves’disease.
文摘Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia(CAH)is an autosomal recessive condition that results from the deficiency of one of the steroidogenesis enzymes responsible for cortisol biosynthesis.In the majority of cases,CAH is caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency.More rarely,the deficiency concerns 11b-hydroxylase,3b-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase,17hydroxylase,or exceptionally StAR and P450 oxydoreductase.Here,we report the case of a 3 year and 4 months old male child,born from a consanguineous marriage who presented at 15 months old with the salt-loss syndrome.Physical examination found generalized melanoderma,micropenis and bilateral cryptorchidism.Biological assessment at the time of diagnosis revealed hyponatremia,hyperkalemia,functional renal failure,hypoglycemia,low blood cortisol level,and high blood level of ACTH,suggesting primary adrenal insufficiency.The patient presented also with the abnormality of sexual differentiation with a 46 XY karyotype,testosteronemia level was low at the baseline and after HCG stimulation,pelvic ultrasound and Magnetic Raisonance Imaging(MRI)showed bilateral testicular atrophy in the inguinal position.The genetic study revealed a likely pathogenic homozygous variant in the StAR(steroidogenic acute regulatory)gene.Therapeutically,our patient was hydrated by saline solution and treated with hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone,then benefited from a surgical testicular correction marked by a favorable evolution.Although mutations in StAR gene are rare,they can be responsible for the defect in the early stage of steroidogenesis and therefore cause a deficiency in adrenal and sexual hormones biosynthesis.
文摘Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive disorders resulting from deficiency of enzymes essential for the synthesis of cortisol.Disease of the adrenal cortex,but there may be involvement adrenomedullary.Cortisol and epinephrine are directly related to the individual’s stress response.Lower values of epinephrine in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia could be related to increased clinical complications and hospitalizations rate.We evaluated the serum values of metanephrines and normetanephrines in children and adolescents with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and primary hypothyroidism and possible correlations with disease and hospitalizations.Cross-sectional study involved 29 patients(10 simple virilizing and 19 salt-wasting),and control group of 28 patients with primary hypothyroidism(10 overt and 18 subclinical).There were no differences in age(p=0.24)and metanephrine(p=0.34)or normetanephrine values(p=0.85)between groups.Hospitalization rate was higher in the cases than in the controls(51 x 12).We conclude the serum values of metanephrine and normetanephrine in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia were within the normal values of reference,with no significant difference of group with primary hypothiroidism.The number of hospitalizations in the case was high in relation to the control,mainly in salt-wasting.
文摘Objective:To retrospectively investigate the height outcome of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH)due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD).Methods:The 135 CAH patients with 21-OHD diagnosed in our hospital from Jan 1980 to Oct 2006 were retrospectively analyzed.The investigated parameters included final height(FH),FH standard deviation score(FH SDS),target height SDS(TH SDS),difference between TH and FH(TH-FH),FH SDS-TH SDS,the age of onset of sexual development,and the difference between bone age and chronological age(BA-CA)when patients got the FH.Results:Among the 135 patients,female/male=108/27.Mean FH was(156.8±5.4)cm(n=14)and(150.8±6.8)cm(n=76)for males and females,respectively.Mean FH SDS was(-0.6±0.8)(n=13)and(0.2±1.2)(n=54)for males and females,respectively.Sexual development began at(5.2±1.7)years old(y/o)(n=13)and(7.9±3.2)y/o(n=43)in males and females,respectively.Conclusions:The FH of CAH patients with 21-OHD was lower than that of the normal range.Effect of the disease on the height growth in male patients was more severe than that in females.All patients began sexual development much earlier than the normal age-matched group.Male patients began their sexual development even earlier.
文摘Objective: To discuss imaging features of the adrenal glands in female pseudo-hermaphroditism. Methods: 11 cases of female pseudohermaphroditism (8-27 years old) were analyzed retrospectively. Results: In 9 of the 11 patients with female pseudohermaphroditism who did no receive hormone replacement therapy, both internal and external branches of bilateral adrenal glands were found to be thickened, prolonged and twisted, and in 2 of the 9 patients they were found to be macronodularly hyperplasic. In one of the remaining two patients who had received long-term hormone replacement therapy, the adrenal glands were not thickened or twisted, though prolonged; and in the other patient imaging presentation of the adrenal glands was the same as that of those who did not receive hormone replacement therapy, but with co-existence of adrenal myelolipoma. Among the 11 patients agenesis of the uterus and the vagina was found in 4 cases. Conclusion: Female pseudohermaphroditism is a hereditary disease, where hyperplasia of the adrenal glands and agenesis of the uterus and the vagina were secondary. Early detection of these abnormalities by imageology would prove to be helpful in early detection and treatment of the condition.
文摘Conventional prenatal diagnosis relies on invasive chorionic biopsy or amniocentesis, which increases the risk of miscarriage, and is undertaken at 11-20 weeks gestation.1 The discovery of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma has, however, offered a new strategy for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis.2 Cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma has been used for the determination of fetal gender3 and RHD status4 as well as testing certain monogenic diseases such as 13-thalassemia5 and cystic fibrosis.6 However,
文摘目的探讨11个先天性肾上腺皮质异常患儿家系的遗传学特征。方法选择2019年1月至2023年6月确诊的11个先天性肾上腺皮质异常患儿家系作为研究对象。应用全外显子组测序对先证者进行基因变异检测,Sanger测序及MLPA技术进行家系验证。结果11个患儿家系经基因诊断。8例为因CYP 21 A 2变异引起的21-羟化酶缺陷导致的先天性肾上腺皮质增生症,1例为CYP 17 A 1变异引起的17-α羟化酶缺乏性先天性肾上腺皮质增生症,1例为STAR变异引起的脂质先天性肾上腺增生,1例为NR0B1变异引起的先天性肾上腺发育不全。CYP21A2基因共检测到7种不同的变异,这7种变异类型中频率最高的位点是c.518T>A,随后为c.293-13C>G与c.1069C>T。STAR检测到的c.780dupG与c.397C>T变异均为未报道的新变异,根据ACMG遗传变异分类标准与指南,c.780 dupG位点评级为致病性变异(PVS1+PM2_Supporting+PP4),c.397C>T位点评级为临床意义未明(PM2_Supporting+PM3+PP3+PP4)。NR0B1检测到的c.64_c.65insGAGCGCGAAGC变异为未报道的新变异,该变异评级为可能致病性变异(PVS1+PM2_Supporting+PP 4)。结论对临床表型重叠的肾上腺皮质异常患儿,单凭症状和生化指标无法进行可靠鉴别,而早期基因精准诊断对确诊疾病、干预治疗、遗传咨询及生育指导至关重要。
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1903124)
文摘Dear editor:Congenital adrenocortical hyperplasia(CAH)is an autosomal reces-sive disease resulting from a deficiency in the cortisol synthase gene.This deficiency leads to an imbalance in adrenocortical hormones and excess androgen.21 Hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD)is the most common form of CAH,accounting for 90%~95%of cases.1 This condition is pri-marily caused by a mutation in the CYP21A2 gene,located on chromo-some 6p21.3.2 Depending on the severity of aldosterone deficiency,CAH can be divided into classical(salt-wasting and simple-virilizing forms)and non-classical(NCCAH)types.Excess androgen,the most common factor in classical CAH and NCCAH,can negatively impact fertility in CAH patients.The spontaneous rate of pregnancy without treatment is typically very low in CAH patients.
文摘Introduction :Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency. It is a rare monogenic recessive disorder. In African setting in absence of neonatal screening, the diagnosis is still late, based on a clinical approach. During this clinical enquiry, information from past history or pedigree of the patient is of a huge importance and may revealed surprises. Patients and Methods: In this observational study, we retrospectively included all patients with a diagnosis of CAH. The diagnosis of CAH was retained based on a high 17 hydroxyprogesterone level in addition to clinical and morphological findings. From patients’ files, we extracted data on family history of disease, pedigree, clinical findings and genetics when available of 39 patients from two endocrinopeadiatric centers. Results: In 13 (30%) families, we found 20 reported deaths of infant less than 12 months. In these 13 families, half of the patients followed had 21 hydroxylase deficiencies and had 11 hydroxylase deficiencies. Unsurprisingly, we suspected adrenal insufficiency in these patients at verbal autopsy even in families with a patient with 11 hydroxylase deficiency. Other non DSD malformations or genetic disorders with apparently no link with CAH were reported in 3 families. The father of a patient reported to have hypospadias. Conclusion: Each diagnosis of CAH made in our context is visible part of an iceberg. Behind a diagnosis of CAH made in our setting, is a long course of care, a dramatic past history revealing access to appropriate care disparity. Neonatal screening should thus be considered as an emergency.
