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  • Title: An update on the long-term outcomes of prenatal dexamethasone treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
    Author: Van't Westeinde A, Karlsson L, Messina V, Wallensteen L, Brösamle M, Dal Maso G, Lazzerini A, Kristensen J, Kwast D, Tschaidse L, Auer MK, Nowotny HF, Persani L, Reisch N, Lajic S.
    Journal: Endocr Connect; 2023 Apr 01; 12(4):. PubMed ID: 36752813.
    Abstract:
    First-trimester prenatal treatment with glucocorticoid (GC) dexamethasone (DEX) in pregnancies at risk for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is associated with ethical dilemmas. Though effective in reducing virilisation in girls with CAH, it entails exposure to high doses of GC in fetuses that do not benefit from the treatment. The current paper provides an update on the literature on outcomes of prenatal DEX treatment in CAH cases and unaffected subjects. Long-term follow-up research is still needed to determine treatment safety. In addition, advances in early prenatal diagnostics for CAH and sex-typing as well as studies assessing dosing effects of DEX may avoid unnecessary treatment and improve treatment safety.
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