Aromatase deficiency

Aromatase deficiency

Definition

Aromatase deficiency disrupts the synthesis of estradiol, resulting in hirsutism of mothers during gestation of an affected child; pseudohermaphroditism and virilization in women; and tall stature, osteoporosis and obesity in men.

Also known as aromatase deficiency, congenital estrogen deficiency, congenital oestrogen deficiency — per MONDO

Also identified as