JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Newborn With Ambiguous Genitalia and Persistent Hypoglycemia.

  • Published In: Clinical Pediatrics, 2025, v. 64, n. 3. P. 443 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Salleh, Muhammad Farhan Bin; Lai, Yin Ye; Mohamed Mokhtar, Normaizuwana Binti; Thambiah, Subashini C.; Samsudin, Intan Nureslyna 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a case of simple virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in a newborn presenting with ambiguous genitalia and persistent hypoglycemia. Topics include the role of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in adrenal steroid biosynthesis, the diagnostic approach integrating biochemical and genetic evaluations, and the management strategies involving hormonal therapy and planned surgical correction.

Additional Information

  • Source:Clinical Pediatrics. 2025/03, Vol. 64, Issue 3, p443
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0009-9228
  • DOI:10.1177/00099228241271944
  • Accession Number:183055589

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