La pesquisa neonatal de hiperplasia suprarrenal congénita se
realiza mediante la determinación de 17 hidroxiprogesterona
(17OHP) en gotas de sangre seca en papel de filtro. Los bebés
prematuros presentan valores más elevados que los bebés
de término, siendo de utilidad contar con límites de corte
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ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to investigate polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to explore the relationship between body fat percentage and metabolic markers. Subjects and methods Sedentary women were assigned to PCOS (N = 60) and CONTROL (N = 60) groups. Each group was subdivided in...
Abstract Objective: To describe the results obtained in a neonatal screening program after its implementation and to assess the clinical and molecular profiles of confirmed and suspicious congenital adrenal hyperplasia cases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Newborns with suspected disea...
Abstract Introduction: In preterm newborn, problems with the interpretation of 17-OHP may occur. Objective: Evaluate 17-OHP values in healthy preterm newborns until they reach the corrected gestational age. Methods: Longitudinal study of 36 preterm infants with 17-OHP evaluation using ELISA from heel ...
