Congenital adrenal hyperplasia causing clitoromegaly.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by congenital insufficiency of the enzyme 21 - hydroxylase (21-OHD) in the cortisol synthesis pathway. Because of the virilizing effects of androgens over-production, affected girls develop clitoral hypertrophy. Three patients with CAH are discussed below along with their surgical management and follow-up.
Mustafa
Rozina
R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baqai Medical University, Karachi. roz_mustafa@yahoo.com
Hashmi
Haleema A
HA
Ullah
Shafaat
S