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