Elevated levels of leptin and LDL-cholesterol in patients with well controlled congenital adrenal hyperplasia

CONCLUSION: Adequate control of CAH with steroids seems safe, as it is associated with only mild changes in lipid profile and leptin values. No other metabolic abnormality was associated with glucocorticoid use. The reason for lower uric acid levels found in WC CAH patients is unknown and should be further studied.
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia e Metabologia - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research