Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Question 1

what is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Answer 1

insufficient supply of enzymes required for the synthesis of cortisol & aldosterone

Question 1

who is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia most common in?

Answer 1

children

Question 2

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia complications

Answer 2

-hyponatremia
-hyperkalemia
-hypotension
-shock
-hypoglycemia
-short adult stature
-testicular tumors

Question 3

important teaching point with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Answer 3

will live rest of their lives on steroids

Question 4

goals of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia management

Answer 4

maintain growth & development

Question 5

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia management

Answer 5

-monitoring for acute adrenal insufficiency
-regular follow-ups and appropriate titration
-medical intervention with ambiguous genitalia

Question 6

monitoring for acute adrenal insufficiency

Answer 6

-new borns present within first few weeks of life with vominting , lethargy, & feeding difficulties
-families must keep extra steroids in an injectable form at home to give during emergency