Title
11β-Hydroxylase deficiency
Author(s)
Bulsari, K
Falhammar, H
Abstract
11β-hydroxylase deficiency (11βOHD) is a rare variant of congenital adrenal hyperplasia causing reduced or absent activity of the 11β-hydroxylase (CYP11B1) enzyme. Mutations in CYP11B1 gene leads to hyperandrogenism as peripheral precocious puberty, virilization and hypokalemic hypertension. 11βOHD can lead to multiple complications which need to be closely monitored. This article aims to discuss pathophysiology, molecular genetics and diagnosis as well as management principles of 11βOHD.
Publication information
Bulsari, K, Falhammar, H. 11β-Hydroxylase Deficiency. In Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases . 2nd Edition. Elsevier. 2019. Vol. 5: pp. 421-430. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-12-812200-6
Date Issued
2019
Type
Book chapter
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