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    Eur J Endocrinol: Prenatal use of dexamethasone for classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency in a European population

    • Last Update: 2022-04-20
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    Background: Androgen excess in girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) results in variable degrees of virilization of the external genitalia


    Androgen excess in girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) results in variable degrees of virilization of the external genitalia


    This is an ethical dilemma because currently unaffected fetuses receive unnecessary treatment during the first trimester of fetal life


    And most importantly, there is insufficient evidence for the safety of the fetus undergoing treatment

    Third, so far, there is little data on maternal safety


    So far, little data on maternal safety

    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to reflect current international perceptions of Pdex and practice across Europe at CAH, and to highlight the importance of longitudinal follow-up of treated cases and prospective clinical trials investigating different aspects of the therapy


    Methods: A questionnaire with 17 questions was designed and distributed to collect quantitative and qualitative data


    RESULTS: Pdex treatment is currently offered in 36 % of surveyed centres


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    Table 1


    This study revealed high international variability and variability in the use of Pdex treatment across Europe


    Prenatal dexamethasone treatment for classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency in Europe

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