Medical MCQ-2 weeks old baby having scrotal pigmentation along with hyponatremia, gypoglycemia and hyperkalemia enzyme deficient-

2 weeks old baby having scrotal pigmentation along with hyponatremia, gypoglycemia and hyperkalemia enzyme deficient-

11 beta hydroxylase

21 a- hydroxylase

3- Beta hydroxylase dehydrogenase

17- hydroxylase deficiency

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

21 a- hydroxylase

Description:

Ans. is 'b' i.e., 21 a- hydroxylase Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)o Autosomal recessive disorder,o MC. is a-hvdroxylase deficiency.In 21a-hyroxylese deficiencyo There is deficiency of mineralocorticoids & glucocorticoid,o This leads to hypoglycemia, hyponatremia.

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