A tentatively female newborn has ambiguous genitalia. What appears to be a vagina is associated with a significantly enlarged clitoris resembling a penis. Other findings include hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypotension. Deficiency of which of the following is suggested by these findings?
Correct Answer: 21-Hydroxylase
Description: Deficiency of enzyme 21-hydroxylase (mc) 11 hydroxylase 17 hydroxylase | Coisol | Mineralocoicoids (Salt losing hypotension) | Sex hormones(Virilization) Similar to 21 hydroxylase except | Deoxycoicosterone (Hypeension) | Coisol | Mineralocoicoid | Sex hormone
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