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Recurrent haematuria; a rare presentation of 46XX Congenital adrenal hyperplasia presenting late and reared as males – two cases

Authors :
P. Pathirana
D. Karuppiah
Aruna Pallewatte
S. Dilakkumar
M. Mithusha
M. Pravinson
Source :
Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol 9, Iss 2, Pp 44-48 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists, 2019.

Abstract

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of inherited autosomal recessive disorders characterized by a defect in enzymes involved in biosynthesis of cortisol, aldosterone or both. We report two patients presented with recurrent haematuria with two different forms of CAH who presented late and reared as males. We describe the challenges posed on managing them and how the quality of life will be improved by offering hormonal and surgical remedies without changing or reassigning the gender to females.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0116ef48bbf825a15507887263c1a61d