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My daughter has Adreno-genital syndrome. Kindly help.

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My 10 years old daughter has a non-classical type of adreno-genital syndrome. She has progressive hirsutism for the last two months. She is not on any medication. She has normal cortisol levels but elevated ACTH, double values testosterone, and elevated DHEA and progesterone value is 19 ng/mL. She had an early puberty. At 9 years she got her first period, which lasted six months. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Navajith A. Mani

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MBBS

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Dr. Navajith A. Mani is a skilled General Surgeon with extensive experience in gastrointestinal, hernia, and emergency surgeries. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques and the management of complex surgical cases, ensuring precision and safety. With a strong emphasis on patient-centred preoperative and postoperative care, Dr. Mani is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment and improving overall surgical outcomes.

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Non-classic 21-OHD CAH (21- Hydroxylase-Deficient Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) is diagnosed with pedigree charting, 60-minute ACTH stimulation test, and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP). The symptoms are androgen excess, including acne, premature development of pubic hair, accelerated growth, advanced bone age, and reduced adult stature. If your daughter is born with normal genitalia, she will have hirsutism, frontal baldness, delayed menarche, menstrual irregularities, and infertility. She may not require lifelong treatment. Kindly check if the molecular testing is done (both single gene and multiple gene panels).

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 29, 2021
Reviewed At June 9, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Navajith A. Mani is a skilled General Surgeon with extensive experience in gastrointestinal, hernia, and emergency surgeries. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques and the management of complex surgical cases, ensuring precision and safety. With a strong emphasis on patient-centred preoperative and postoperative care, Dr. Mani is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment and improving overall surgical outcomes.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Navajith A. Mani is a skilled General Surgeon with extensive experience in gastrointestinal, hernia, and emergency surgeries. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques and the management of complex surgical cases, ensuring precision and safety. With a strong emphasis on patient-centred preoperative and postoperative care, Dr. Mani is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment and improving overall surgical outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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