Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Definition

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited endocrine disorder caused by a steroidogenic enzyme deficiency that is characterized by adrenal insufficiency and variable degrees of hyper or hypo androgyny manifestations, depending of the type and the severity of the disease.

Also known as adrenal hyperplasia, congenital, CAH, congenital adrenal gland hyperplasia — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Adrenal glands Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Adrenal glands Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Hydrocortisone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)