Aromatase deficiency
Congenital
Facts
:
Rare enzyme deficiency that prevents the conversion of androgens to estrogens
History / PE
:
Clitoromegaly
Delayed puberty
Normal internal anatomy,
ambiguous external
anatomy
Diagnosis
:
Undetectable circulating estrogens
Polycystic ovaries
High FSH/LH
Associated With
:
Gestational
maternal virilization
(resolves after delivery)
Osteoporosis
Differential Diagnosis
:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
(PCOS)
August 7th 2010
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OBGYN
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