11-beta hydroxylase deficiency in children: the first case reported from Bahrain

Abstract

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder commonly caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency. It accounts for 90-95% of cases. The second most common cause is 11β hydroxylase deficiency. We report on the first case of 11β hydroxylase deficiency in Bahrain with a review of the literature.