Image Based Question – 66332

Most common cause of the condition shown in the picture below is deficiency of ?

A. 17 alpha hydroxylase.

B. 21 alpha hydroxylase.

C. 11 beta Hydroxylase.

D. 3 beta-HSD deficiency.

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Correct Answer » B Explanation

The condition shown in the picture above represents Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

“More than 90% of CAH cases are caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency” .