Adrenomedullary Dysplasia and Hypofunction in Patients with Classic 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency

Deborah P. Merke; George Chrousos; Graeme Eisenhofer; Martina Weise; Margaret F. Keil; Alan D. Rogol; Judson J. Van Wyk; Stefan R. Bornstein

doi:10.1056/nejm200011093431903

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Glucocorticoids are essential for the normal development and functioning of the adrenal medulla. Whether adrenomedullary structure and function are normal in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia is not known.

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