RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Growth characteristics in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 674
OP 678
DO 10.15537/smj.2018.7.22193
VO 39
IS 7
A1 Mashael A. Alzanbagi
A1 Asmaa A. Milyani
A1 Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha
YR 2018
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/39/7/674.abstract
AB Objectives: To evaluate the growth parameters in congenital adrenal hyperplasia patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study over the period of 5 years. Data analysis was using Statistical Package for Social Science. The study included 90 participants in which 61 were girls and 29 were boys aged 0 to 18 years . They were evaluated in Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2012 and January 2017.Results: A total of 90 subjects, of which 67.8% were females and 32.2% were males. Subjects who were underweight constituted 19.1% of the population, while those who were obese were estimated up to 17.6% of the population. Of the children, 25.7% were suffering from short stature and 74.3% had normal height. Approximately 11.8% of the children who suffered from short stature also suffered from hypothyroidism. Mid-parental height of those who suffered from short stature is 159.8 cm.Conclusion: This study showed a significant effect of congenital adrenal hyperplasia on both height, weight, and body mass index. Risk factors includes glucocorticoids dosage, compliance to treatment, and regular follow up. Personalized treatment approach should be followed with all patients diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia as well as close monitoring and targeted therapy.