Abstract #1180590: Hirsutism and irregular menstrual bleeding in a female is not always polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); ‘Late onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia’ diagnosed at the age of 38 years in a female

Aparna Baburaj

doi:10.1016/j.eprac.2022.03.047

Abstract #1180590: Hirsutism and irregular menstrual bleeding in a female is not always polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); ‘Late onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia’ diagnosed at the age of 38 years in a female

Aparna Baburaj

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eprac.2022.03.047

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Journal: Endocrine Practice

Publication Date: May 1, 2022

Affiliation: Geisinger Medical Center

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder with an incidence of 1:11,000-1:20,000 live births and is one of the most common causes of virilization in girls. Late onset CAH is caused by mutation in the *CYP21A2* gene. We present an interesting case; A 38 year of female who was initially diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), but later found to have late onset CAH by further testing.

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