Journal of Endocrinological Investigation

, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp 129–132 | Cite as

Adrenogenital syndrome due to 11-β-hydroxylase deficiency with skeletal abnormalities and pulmonary stenosis

  • K. Ajlouni
  • M. El-Zaheri
  • M. Habbab
  • Y. Qoussous
  • M. El-Khateeb
Case Report

Abstract

This report describes a 13-year-old female patient with 11-β-hydroxylase deficiency who was found to have short fourth metatarsals and pulmonary stenosis. The unusual association between these abnormalities and this rare form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is presented.

Key-words

11-hydroxylase deficiency short metatarsals pulmonary stenosis adrenogenital syndrome 

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© Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE) 1984

Authors and Affiliations

  • K. Ajlouni
    • 1
  • M. El-Zaheri
    • 1
  • M. Habbab
    • 1
  • Y. Qoussous
    • 2
  • M. El-Khateeb
    • 1
  1. 1.Departments of Internal Medicine and Clinical Pathology, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of JordanAmmanJordan
  2. 2.Department of Internal MedicineKHMCAmmanJordan

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