A case of hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex in the newborn child

Abstract

Clinical observation of a hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex in the newborn is presented. Main feature of this observation is the complicated course of this disease in the newborn against hypoxemic defeat of the central nervous system and neonatal jaundice. Now treatment of this congenital disease has to begin with the first week of life and includes complete hormonal and infusion therapy. In this observation child’s clinical improvement is noted.

Keywords

• adrenal
• congenital hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex
• newborns
• hypoxemic defeat of the central nervous system
• neonatal jaundice