Management of Infants with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Indian Pediatr. 2020 Feb 15;57(2):159-164.

Abstract

Treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) requires lifelong replacement of glucocorticoids with regular follow up to manage associated morbidities. The current review focuses on follow-up and management of infants diagnosed with classical CAH pertinent to Indian context. Early initiation of oral hydrocortisone in divided doses is recommended after diagnosis in newborn period, infancy and childhood. Fludrocortisone is recommended for all infants with classical CAH. All infants should be monitored as per protocol for disease and treatment related complications. The role of prenatal steroids to pregnant women with previous history of CAH affected infant for prevention of virilization of female fetus is controversial.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / physiopathology
  • Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / therapy*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mineralocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Mineralocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
  • Steroids / administration & dosage
  • Steroids / adverse effects
  • Steroids / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Mineralocorticoids
  • Steroids