17 alpha-Hydroxylase deficiency; a rare cause of chronic hypertension.
We demonstrate a case with 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency that presented in an unusual way. The steroid metabolism and diagnostic procedures are discussed.
Spronk
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PE
Department of Internal Medicine, Kennemer Gasthuis (EG), Haarlem, Netherlands.
Bergkamp
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ten Kate
R W
RW
D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000201:enzymology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D009679:Nuclear Family