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17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2], Mehrian Jafarizade, M.D [3]

Overview

Overview

The most potent risk factor for the development of 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency is a positive family history of 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor for the development of 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency is a positive family history of 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.[1]

References

References

  1. Hannah-Shmouni F, Chen W, Merke DP (2017). “Genetics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia”. Endocrinol. Metab. Clin. North Am. 46 (2): 435–458. doi:10.1016/j.ecl.2017.01.008. PMID 28476231.

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