An 8-day-old male infant is brought to the emergency department with vomiting, lethargy, dehydration and features of shock. Clinical examination reveals hyperpigmentation of the genital skin and normal external genitalia. Blood investigations reveal Sodium 124 mEq/L, potassium of 7 mEq/L and hypoglycemia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
An 8-day-old male infant is brought to the emergency department with vomiting, lethargy, dehydration and features of shock. Clinical examination reveals hyperpigmentation of the genital skin and normal external genitalia. Blood investigations reveal Sodium 124 mEq/L, potassium of 7 mEq/L and hypoglycemia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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An 8-day-old male infant is brought to the emergency department with vomiting, lethargy, dehydration and features of shock. Clinical examination reveals hyperpigmentation of the genital skin and normal external genitalia. Blood investigations reveal Sodium 124 mEq/L, potassium of 7 mEq/L and hypoglycemia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
β Correct Answer: A. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
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