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sudha2015 - 10-19-11 04:17
An XX genotypic infant is born with ambiguous genitalia. Laboratory
examination reveals hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and salt wasting. S
erum 17-OH progesterone is markedly increased. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
A. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
B. 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency
C. 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
D. 21-hydroxylase deficiency
E. Complete androgen resistanc
sudha2015 - 10-19-11 04:17
An XX genotypic infant is born with ambiguous genitalia. Laboratory
examination reveals hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and salt wasting. S
erum 17-OH progesterone is markedly increased. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
A. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
B. 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency
C. 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
D. 21-hydroxylase deficiency
E. Complete androgen resistanc
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