M11 Pe112- CAH

Q: A 5-yr old boy presents with pubic hair development. He is tall and has increased pigmentation of his genitalia and phallic enlargement. Blood pressure is 130/90 mm of Hg. Measurement of which of the following hormones would most likely be diagnostic:

(a) Increased 17 beta hydroxy progesterone
(b) Increased cortisol
(c) Increased aldosterone
(d) Increased 11 deoxy cortisol.


                                                                                                   A: d. Increased 11...

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