Search for dissertations about: "Anna Nordenström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Anna Nordenström.

2. 1. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, CYP21 deficiency, screening and clinical aspects

   Author : Anna Nordenström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Congenital adrenal hyperplasia; 21 -hydroxylase deficiency; CYP21; neonatal screening; 17-OHP; sex-typed behavior; toy play.;

   Abstract : Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of recessively inherited disorders. More than 90% of all cases of CAB are caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency. This enzyme deficiency results in reduced ability to synthesize cortisol and aldosterone and at the same time increased secretion of androgens. READ MORE