Growth in infants with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency: An analysis of the factors affecting height

Conclusion Poor growth in infants with salt wasting CAH was not related to age at diagnosis and start of therapy, doses of glucocorticoid, fludrocortisones, or saline therapy. Male sex and mean basal length SDS below −2 were associated with a more favorable growth catch up. Further prospective studies with inclusion of intercurrent illnesses and nutritional status are needed.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research