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apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome — Definition
Görünür Mineralokortikoid Fazlalığı Sendromu / apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome
11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 is an autozomal resessive disease, which occurs as a result of genetic defects of the enzyme, characterized by disruption of cortisol conversion in the kidneys. The lack of this enzyme leads to clinical findings such as hypertension, hypomelemia and metabolic alkalosis, which leads to excessive stimulation of cortisol mineralocorticoid receptors. The disease usually gives symptoms during childhood and can lead to severe cardiovascular complications if not treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Görünür Mineralokortikoid Fazlalığı Sendromu?
Görünür Mineralokortikoid Fazlalığı Sendromu; 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 is an autozomal resessive disease, which occurs as a result of genetic defects of the enzyme, characterized by disruption of cortisol conversion in the kidneys. The lack of this enzyme leads to clinical findings such as hypertension, hypomelemia and metabolic alkalosis, which leads to excessive stimulation of cortisol mineralocorticoid receptors. The disease usually gives symptoms during childhood and can lead to severe cardiovascular complications if not treated.
❓ What is apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome" is Görünür Mineralokortikoid Fazlalığı Sendromu.
❓ Which medical field is Görünür Mineralokortikoid Fazlalığı Sendromu related to?
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