Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

CLASSIC V. NONCLASSIC

• Classic CAH:
• This more severe form of the disease is usually detected in infancy or early childhood
• Nonclassic CAH:
• This milder form usually develops in late childhood or early adulthood.

I IN 15,000 DIAGNOSED

SYMPTOMS OF CLASSIC CAH

• Female infants usually have ambiguous external genitalia & normal internal female genitalia
• Male infants usually appear normal at birth, although may have enlarged penis
• Signs of early puberty in boys after infancy and rapid growth
• Low levels of salt and birth
• *** can be fatal if not diagnosed at birth

SYMPTOMS OF NONCLASSIC CAH

• In males and females:
• Early development of armpit and pubic hair
• Rapid growth during childhood
• Early or severe acne
• Infertility or decreased fertility

I IN 15,000 DIAGNOSED AT BIRTH

TREATMENT

• Hormone pills
• Surgery for females