Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2023
The mother of a 4-year-old girl came to an endocrinologist with complaints about the abnormal structure of the child's external genitalia: hypertrophy of the clitoris and an enlarged fabia that resembles a scrotum, Additionally, the child exhibits accelerated growth, as well as growth of axillary and pubic hair, and lowering of the vocal timbre. What examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis in this case?
Answer options
- Measuring the 17-OH progesterone levels in blood serum and 17-ketosteroids excretion rate with urine
- Bone age assessment
- Karyotyping
- Measuring the TSH levels in blood
- Measuring the ACTH levels in blood
Correct answer
Measuring the 17-OH progesterone levels in blood serum and 17-ketosteroids excretion rate with urine
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