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    • Endocrinology
    • Genetics
    • Pediatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) encompasses genetic disorders of cortisol synthesis, primarily caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
    • CAH presents in classical (severe) and nonclassical (milder) forms, with genotype-phenotype discordance noted in 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
    • Current management focuses on hormone replacement and androgen suppression, though treatment for nonclassical CAH, especially in males, remains debated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current understanding and management strategies for congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
    • To highlight advancements in diagnosis, including noninvasive prenatal testing.
    • To discuss ongoing investigations into treatment efficacy and long-term outcomes for classical and nonclassical CAH.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
    • Analysis of diagnostic approaches, including molecular genetic testing and cell-free fetal DNA.
    • Examination of therapeutic interventions: hormone replacement, adjuvant therapies, surgical outcomes, and prenatal treatment.

    Main Results:

    • 21-hydroxylase deficiency accounts for the majority of CAH cases, exhibiting significant genotype-phenotype variability.
    • Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis via cell-free fetal DNA offers earlier detection compared to invasive methods.
    • Research continues on optimizing glucocorticoid delivery, adjuvant therapies for growth, and surgical outcomes in classical CAH.

    Conclusions:

    • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia management requires a multidisciplinary approach, balancing hormone replacement with evolving treatment strategies.
    • Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis represents a significant advancement in early CAH detection.
    • Further research is essential to refine treatments and improve long-term outcomes for all CAH patients.