Category 🔹 Section 8: Rare but Important Neonatal Disorders

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder that affects hormone production, leading to dangerous imbalances in cortisol and aldosterone levels. Without proper treatment, babies with severe (salt-wasting) CAH are at risk of life-threatening adrenal crises, which can cause severe…

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands, leading to hormone imbalances that can cause serious health complications. The most common form of CAH results in a deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone, which can…