title: [Value of 17-hydroxyprogesterone determination in exploration of adrenal cortex enzyme deficiencies].
abstract: 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OH-P) was measured in various populations by radioimmunoassay, using a highly specific antibody produce in the rabbit. Dynamic tests were performed with ACTH, dexamethasone and estroprogestative drugs  and the role played by the adrenals and the ovaries in 17-OH-P production could be assessed. 17-OH-P determination is of interest in that, it allows the diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, where values above 10 ng/ml are often found. Associated with the measure of testosterone and delta 4-androstenedione, it is also useful in the management of the disease. In the mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia with late revelation of the symptoms, determination of 17-OH-P following ACTH stimulation allows of relative diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006908:Hydroxyprogesterones / Q000097:blood*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D006908:Hydroxyprogesterones
vernacular_title: Intérêt du dosage de la 17-hydroxyprogestérone dans l'exploration des déficits enzymatiques des corticosurrénales.