Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

I designed this art for a new publication in RadioGraphics that summarises the appearance of classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) on clinical imaging: https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/rg.2021210118 . This art is part of a series of monographs exploring rare diseases called 'Cases from th

adrenal stressors

This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.

A child with adrenal insufficiency smiles although she is in the hospital.

CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA Can be life threatening if not treated properly

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BACKGROUND. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a group of disorders caused by defects in the adrenal steroidogenic pathways. In its most common form, 21-hyd

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia was once considered a rare inherited disorder with severe manifestations. Mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia, however, is common, affecting one in 100 to 1,000 persons in the United States and frequently eluding diagnosis. Both classic and nonclassic forms of the disease are caused by deficiencies in the adrenal enzymes that are used to synthesize glucocorticoids. The net result is increased production from the adrenal gland of cortisol precursors and…

Dr. Tashko summarizes the CAHtalyst study, showing Crinecerfont effectively reduces glucocorticoid doses and androgens in CAH patients.

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