Genetic diagnosis and clinical analysis of 17α-hydroxylase/17, 20-lyase deficiency combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A case report
Yumin Zhang,
Yuexing Yuan
Abstract:Rationale:
17α-Hydroxylase/17, 20-lyase deficiency (17OHD) is a recessively inherited autosomal disease caused by CYP17A1 gene mutations. It is characterized by failure to synthesize cortisol, adrenal androgens and gonadal steroids. However, it is rare in clinic combining with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Patient concerns:
A 21-year-old woman was transferred to an endocrinology clinic because of paroxysmal paralysis. In addition, she presented with … Show more
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