Adrenogenital syndrome due to 11-β-hydroxylase deficiency with skeletal abnormalities and pulmonary stenosis
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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.
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11-hydroxylase deficiency short metatarsals pulmonary stenosis adrenogenital syndromePreview
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