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Rare cause of a resistant hypertension in a middle-aged man: A case report
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  • Renata Marecek,
  • Eva De Keyzer,
  • Georgiana Taujan,
  • Felicia Baleanu,
  • Mihaela Rosu,
  • Ioanna Papadopoulou,
  • Olga Kosmopoulou,
  • Laura Iconaru
Renata Marecek
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta

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Eva De Keyzer
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Georgiana Taujan
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Felicia Baleanu
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Mihaela Rosu
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Ioanna Papadopoulou
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Olga Kosmopoulou
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Laura Iconaru
Brugmann University Hospital - Site Victor Horta
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Abstract

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia associated to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency is a rare cause of secondary hypertension, usually discovered during childhood; however, a late diagnosis in adults has also been reported. Despite low cortisol levels, accumulated adrenal steroid precursors can activate the glucocorticoid receptor, and thus protect the patient against adrenal crisis.
17 Sep 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
26 Sep 2022Submission Checks Completed
26 Sep 2022Assigned to Editor
05 Oct 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
17 Oct 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Oct 2022Editorial Decision: Accept