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Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist monotherapy in pediatric non-classical 11β-hydroxylase deficiency.

Elaine C KennedyMaria StackEirin CarolanMaeve DurkanCaroline M JoyceColin P Hawkes
Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2024)
CAH caused by 11βOHD is a known cause of hypertension. It is usually managed with glucocorticoids, and antihypertensives are added if blood pressure remains uncontrolled. In this case, glucocorticoid therapy was not tolerated and treatment with aldosterone antagonist monotherapy was effective in controlling his hypertension.
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