adrenalitis

Is CAH An Autoimmune Disease?

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Is CAH An Autoimmune Disease? According to literature, we could only find one reported case of CAH occurring together with complete adrenal cortex insufficiency suspected to be autoimmune adrenalitis. Does adrenal insufficiency qualify for disability? Adrenal Gland Disorders are listed in the Social Security Administration’s impairment listing manual (commonly called the “Blue Book”) as conditions

What Causes Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?

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What Causes Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia? Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is an inherited condition caused by mutations in genes that code for enzymes involved in making steroid hormones in the adrenal glands. The most common enzyme defect, 21-hydroxylase deficiency, leads to excess amounts of male hormones being produced by the adrenal glands. How do babies get CAH?