X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita

X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita

Definition

A X-linked condition characterized by underdevelopment of the adrenal gland and adrenal insufficiency caused by mutation(s) in the NR0B1 gene, resulting in decreased activity of the nuclear receptor protein DAX1, which may be associated with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Also known as adrenal hypoplasia, congenital, X-linked recessive, X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita, X-linked congenital adrenal hypoplasia — 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