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Table 5 The further characterization of 46 XX DSD based on endocrine profile

From: A review of the essential concepts in diagnosis, therapy, and gender assignment in disorders of sexual development

Type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Characteristics

Deficiency of CYP21A2

Increased serum 17-OHP, salt wasting

Deficiency of CYP11B1

Elevated serum 17-OHP, increased 11-deoxycortisol,

elevated 11-deoxycorticosterone

3-BHSD deficiency

Elevated serum 17-OHP, increased 1-OH pregnenelone; minimum virilization, salt wasting

p450 oxidoreductase (POR) deficiency

Increased progesterone and 17-OHP, glucocorticoid deficiency +/−

Exogenous androgen exposure

Normal serum 17-OHP