IMPE Abstracts

Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) are one of the most frequent comorbidities in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) males resulting in infertility and hypergonadotropic hypogonadism; however, different prevalence rates have been reported and the predisposing factors are not known. Objective: To assess the TARTs prevalence in a pediatric CAH cohort, followed in a same center since diagnosis, and to identify the predictor factors. Patients and methods: data of 29 CAH patie...

Introduction: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders. Defects in the 21-hydroxylase (21OH) enzyme make up 90% of CAH. These defects result in androgen excess in salt-wasting or simple virilizing forms. As androgens play a role in human psychosexual development, this study was designed to evaluate the impact of androgens on the psychosexuality of individuals with CAH due to 21OH deficiency.<strong...