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ey0017.8-6 | Important for Clinical Practice | ESPEYB17

8.6. Cognitive function of children and adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: Importance of early diagnosis

V Messina , L Karlsson , T Hirvikoski , A Nordenstrom , S Lajic

To read the full abstract: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020; 105(3): dgaa016. PMID: 31927590.Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires life-long glucocorticoid (GC) replacement therapy. Previous studies on general cognitive ability in patients with CAH have been conflicting, and the majority focused on intelligence in adult patients. Some studies h...

ey0015.8-15 | New Concerns | ESPEYB15

8.15 Cognitive impairment in adolescents and adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

L Karlsson , A Gezelius , A Nordenström , T Hirvikoski , S Lajic

To read the full abstract: Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2017; 87(6): 651-659Patients with CAH are treated with lifelong glucocorticoid (GC) replacement therapy and, for the classic form of the disease, treatment with fludrocortisone is also necessary. During different periods throughout life, it may be difficult to achieve optimal dosing of GC replacement therapy, leading to over- or under-treatment and, t...