Hyperandrogenism due to cortisone reductase deficiency
Synonyms: 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency type 1
A rare genetic endocrine disease characterized by defect in conversion of cortisone to active cortisol resulting in ACTH-mediated excessive androgen release from adrenal glands. Premature adrenarche is typical with precocious pseudopuberty proportionate tall stature and accelerated bone maturation in males and hirsutism oligoamenorrhea central obesity and infertility in females. Imaging studies may indicate adrenal hyperplasia.
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