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"Denny Rice, RN IBCLC, Dallas TX" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:16:24 -0500
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Sue, the symptoms you described are exactly what you see in baby girls
with mild CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia). This is an endocrine
disorder with significant health ramifications and I hope the mom will
get an endo consult asap.  I'll give you a web site on this condition so
you can see if you feel it's a good "fit" for this baby.

http://www.tdh.texas.gov/newborn/hand_cah.htm

In particular, look at the section titled "too much androgen" It talks
about non treated CAH in baby girls and continued clitoral enlargement
(begins to look like a penis) and other genital abnormalities.  In some
girls the perineum is sealed completely and with the clitoral
enlargement some are thought to be males until they are 3-4 years of
age.

Good luck!
--

Denny Rice, RN, IBCLC
Dallas Texas USA

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