Decreased adrenomedullary function in infants with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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CONTEXT: Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency can cause life-threatening adrenal crises as well as severe hypoglycemia, especially in very young children. Studies of CAH patients 4 years old or older have found abnormal morphology and function of the adrenal medulla and lower levels of epinephrine and glucose in response to stress than in controls. However, it is unknown whether such adrenomedullary abnormalities develop in utero and/or exist during the clinically high-risk period of infancy and early childhood. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to characterize adrenomedullary function in infants with CAH by comparing their catecholamine levels with controls. Design/Settings: This was a prospective cross-sectional study in a pediatric tertiary care center. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Plasma epinephrine and norepinephrine levels were measured by HPLC. RESULTS: Infants with CAH (n = 9, aged 9.6 ± 11.4 d) had significantly lower epinephrine levels than controls [n = 12, aged 7.2 ± 3.2 d: median 84 [(25th; 75th) 51; 87] vs 114.5 (86; 175.8) pg/mL, respectively (P = .02)]. Norepinephrine to epinephrine ratios were also significantly higher in CAH patients than controls (P = .01). The control infants had primary hypothyroidism, but pre- and posttreatment analyses revealed no confounding effects on catecholamine levels. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates for the first time that infants with classical CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency have significantly lower plasma epinephrine levels than controls, indicating that impaired adrenomedullary function may occur during fetal development and be present from birth. A longitudinal study of adrenomedullary function in CAH patients from infancy through early childhood is warranted.
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When subjected to moderate-to-high intensity exercise, CAH adolescents with partial epinephrine deficiency show lower epinephrine and glucose levels than controls.
“When subjected to the stress of moderate-to highintensity exercise, CAH adolescents with a partial epinephrine deficiency show lower epinephrine and glucose levels as a physiological response than controls (9,10).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 2 sources checked- cites [9] Weise, 2004, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glucose elevation in response to high-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
- cites [10] Green-Golan, 2007, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glycemic control during prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
The Results report lower epinephrine throughout exercise and lower glucose in adolescents with classic CAH at 60, 75, and 90 minutes than in controls. The study tested prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, not moderate-to-high-intensity exercise, and glucose was not lower at every time point. Page numbers were unavailable in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.86)
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In CAH subjects, subanalysis before and after hydrocortisone treatment showed no difference in catecholamines.
“However, our subanalysis of subjects before and after treatment showed no difference in catecholamines (data not shown).”
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Infants with classical CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency have significantly lower plasma epinephrine levels than age-matched controls.
“Infants with CAH (n ϭ 9, aged 9.6 Ϯ 11.4 d) had significantly lower epinephrine levels than controls [n ϭ 12, aged 7.2 Ϯ 3.2 d: median 84 [(25th; 75th) 51; 87] vs 114.5 (86; 175.8) pg/mL, respectively (P ϭ .02)].”
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“The main finding of this study was significantly lower plasma epinephrine levels in CAH infants than controls [Figure 1A; 84 (51; 87) vs 114.5 (86; 175.8) pg/mL, respectively, P ϭ .02].”
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“This study demonstrates that infants with CAH have significantly lower plasma epinephrine levels than agematched controls, which carries significance for prediction of disease severity at an early stage in life (18).”
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In control infants with congenital hypothyroidism, plasma catecholamine levels do not differ between the hypothyroid state before LT4 treatment and the euthyroid state after LT4 treatment.
“In our controls with congenital hypothyroidism, there were no differences in catecholamine levels between the hypo-and euthyroid states, thus eliminating a potential confounding effect of hypothyroidism on catecholamine levels.”
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Plasma norepinephrine levels do not differ significantly between infants with CAH and controls.
“Plasma norepinephrine levels did not differ between groups [Figure 1B; CAH 1031 (719; 1187) vs controls 836 (774; 1145) pg/mL, P ϭ .6]”
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Infants with CAH have a significantly higher plasma norepinephrine to epinephrine ratio than controls.
“Norepinephrine to epinephrine ratios were also significantly higher in CAH patients than controls (P ϭ .01).”
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“although the norepinephrine to epinephrine ratio was significantly higher in CAH infants than controls [Figure 1C; CAH 12.3 (9.1; 16.7) vs controls 7.0 (5.8; 8.8), P ϭ .01].”
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“In support of this concept, our study showed a greater norepinephrine to epinephrine ratio in infants with CAH than controls, although it is possible that this is more of a reflection of decreased epinephrine levels.”
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- Interpretationreasoning
Hydrocortisone would not have a significant effect on epinephrine levels in CAH subjects already started on replacement therapy.
“Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that hydrocortisone would not have a significant effect on epinephrine levels in subjects already started on replacement therapy.”
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Physiological replacement of glucocorticoids and typical supraphysiological stress doses do not appear to affect epinephrine or glucose measurements in patients with CAH.
“Physiological replacement of glucocorticoids and even typical supraphysiological stress doses do not appear to affect epinephrine or glucose measurements in patients with CAH (26), and catecholamine studies in older CAH patients have been conducted with subjects on hydrocortisone treatment (9,10,26).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [26] Weise, 2004, Stress dose of hydrocortisone is not beneficial in patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia undergoing short-term, high-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
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In older patients, hypothyroidism does not significantly affect epinephrine levels.
“According to studies in older patients, hypothyroidism increased norepinephrine levels (23) but did not significantly affect epinephrine (24,25).”
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Lower plasma epinephrine levels in CAH infants carry significance for prediction of disease severity at an early stage in life.
“This study demonstrates that infants with CAH have significantly lower plasma epinephrine levels than agematched controls, which carries significance for prediction of disease severity at an early stage in life (18).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [18] Speiser, 2002, Adrenomedullary function may predict phenotype and genotype in classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
- Interpretationreasoning
Both human and animal studies suggest that CAH children are likely to have abnormal adrenomedullary development from an early age.
“Thus, both human and animal studies suggest that CAH children are likely to have abnormal adrenomedullary development from an early age.”
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Infants with CAH have impaired adrenomedullary function.
“We conclude that infants with CAH have impaired adrenomedullary function that may affect their early postnatal health.”
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CAH affects the morphology and function of the adrenal medulla in children as young as 4 years old.
“Although typically thought of as a disease of the adrenal cortex, CAH also affects the morphology and function of the adrenal medulla in children as young as 4 years old (2)(3)(4).”
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A large CAH study has shown increased plasma norepinephrine compared with controls.
“A large CAH study has shown increased plasma norepinephrine compared with controls (3), consistent with increased production of norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), as occurs in patients with acquired adrenal insufficiency (20).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [3] Tutunculer, 2009, Evaluation of adrenomedullary function in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Horm Res source
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Lower levels of epinephrine in CAH children correlate with increased rates of hospitalization for adrenal crises.
“Lower levels of epinephrine in CAH children correlate with increased rates of hospitalization for adrenal crises (2).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [2] Merke, 2000, Adrenomedullary dysplasia and hypofunction in patients with classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, N Engl J Med source
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From early fetal life onward, intraadrenal cortisol induces phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, the enzyme converting norepinephrine to epinephrine in medullary chromaffin cells.
“From early fetal life onward, intraadrenal cortisol induces phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, the enzyme responsible for converting norepinephrine to epinephrine in the chromaffin cells of the medulla (7,8).”
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A normal adrenal cortex is necessary for adrenomedullary development and function in the fetus.
“A normal adrenal cortex is necessary for adrenomedullary development and function in the fetus (5-8), and although older patients with CAH have an adrenal medulla that is morphologically and functionally abnormal (2, 9, 10), it is not known when this adrenomedullary disruption begins.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 4 sources checked- cites [5] Ehrhart-Bornstein, 1997, 17α-Hydroxylase and chromogranin A in 6th week human fetal adrenals, Horm Metab Res source
- cites [6] Schinner, 2005, Cortical-chromaffin cell interactions in the adrenal gland, Endocr Pathol source
- cites [7] Wong, 2006, Epinephrine biosynthesis: hormonal and neural control during stress, Cell Mol Neurobiol source
- cites [8] Axelrod, 1984, Stress hormones: their interaction and regulation, Science source
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PremisecitationIn CAH, plasma epinephrine levels are low but norepinephrine is not affected.
“We and others have found that, although plasma epinephrine levels are low in CAH, norepinephrine is not affected (2, 9, 10), likely due to reduced phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase activity in the adrenal medulla (7,8), but also because norepinephrine is primarily derived from sympathetic nerve endings (9).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 3 sources checked- cites [2] Merke, 2000, Adrenomedullary dysplasia and hypofunction in patients with classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, N Engl J Med source
- cites [9] Weise, 2004, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glucose elevation in response to high-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
- cites [10] Green-Golan, 2007, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glycemic control during prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
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PremisecitationOlder patients with CAH have an adrenal medulla that is morphologically and functionally abnormal.
“A normal adrenal cortex is necessary for adrenomedullary development and function in the fetus (5-8), and although older patients with CAH have an adrenal medulla that is morphologically and functionally abnormal (2, 9, 10), it is not known when this adrenomedullary disruption begins.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 3 sources checked- cites [2] Merke, 2000, Adrenomedullary dysplasia and hypofunction in patients with classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, N Engl J Med source
- cites [9] Weise, 2004, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glucose elevation in response to high-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
- cites [10] Green-Golan, 2007, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glycemic control during prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
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PremisecitationChildren with CAH are at greater risk for seizures, cognitive impairment, and increased mortality due to severe hypoglycemia associated with illness.
“Further studies are needed to understand adrenomedullary morphology and function in very young children, especially those with CAH, who are at greater risk for seizures, cognitive impairment (13-15), and increased mortality (16) due to severe hypoglycemia associated with illness.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim3 of 4 sources checked- cites [13] Hinde, 1984, Hypoglycaemia during illness in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) source
- cites [14] Mackinnon, 1977, Hypoglycaemia in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Arch Dis Child source
The case reports describe profound hypoglycaemia during illness, and the discussion calls hypoglycaemia in children with CAH a 'potentially lethal complication.' That supports a risk of death, but the paper does not establish increased mortality from illness-associated hypoglycaemia. The seizure and cognitive-impairment portions are attached to other citations, not this source. (LLM, conf=0.82)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites [15] Donaldson, 1994, Presentation, acute illness, and learning difficulties in salt wasting 21-hydroxylase deficiency, Arch Dis Child source
The ACUTE ILLNESS section (page unavailable) documents hypoglycaemic convulsions and finds lower presenting blood glucose and more hypoglycaemic convulsions among children with learning difficulties. It does not establish that hypoglycaemia caused the learning difficulties; the authors discuss several possible causes. Increased mortality is separately cited to reference 16 in the citing sentence, so it is not assessed as an attribution to this paper. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites [16] Swerdlow, 1998, Mortality in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: a cohort study, J Pediatr source
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PremisecitationWhen stressed, infants and toddlers with CAH are at high risk for morbidity and mortality from adrenal crises and severe hypoglycemia, with epinephrine deficiency possibly contributing to further risk.
“When stressed, infants and toddlers with CAH are at high risk for morbidity and mortality from adrenal crises and severe hypoglycemia, with epinephrine deficiency possibly contributing to further risk (19).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [19] Keil, 2010, Hypoglycemia during acute illness in children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, J Pediatr Nurs source
The Introduction and Discussion say that young children with classic CAH are at risk of hypoglycemia during illness, that stress-dose hydrocortisone helps prevent adrenal crisis, and that epinephrine deficiency may contribute. But the study enrolled children aged 3–10, not infants and toddlers; it measured significant glucose lowering rather than specifically severe hypoglycemia and did not establish a high risk of mortality. (LLM, conf=0.86)
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Study design and conductcitationThe small cohort size is a limitation, but catecholamine studies in older CAH children have used similar sample sizes and show similarly significant findings, implying sufficient power with these sample sizes.
“Although the small cohort size is an obvious limitation, catecholamine studies in older CAH children have used similar sample sizes (9, 10) and show similarly significant findings, implying sufficient power with these sample sizes.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 2 sources checked- cites [9] Weise, 2004, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glucose elevation in response to high-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
- cites [10] Green-Golan, 2007, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glycemic control during prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
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InterpretationcitationThe 18% difference in basal epinephrine levels between CAH and control infants would become increasingly relevant during times of high metabolic stress, such as severe illness.
“We surmise that the 18% difference in basal epinephrine levels between CAH and control infants would become increasingly relevant during times of high metabolic stress, such as severe illness (10).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [10] Green-Golan, 2007, Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have decreased epinephrine reserve and defective glycemic control during prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
The Discussion (page unavailable) says epinephrine is thought to be especially important during high metabolic stress, including severe illness, and links low epinephrine to hypoglycemic crises in some patients with CAH. It does not report an 18% basal epinephrine difference in infants; the study's participants were substantially older. Thus it supports the proposed relevance of stress, but not the infant-specific measurement. (LLM, conf=0.87)
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Findingown dataControl infants with congenital hypothyroidism were no longer hypothyroid by visit 2 after LT4 treatment.
“and were no longer hypothyroid by visit 2 on LT4 treatment [visit 1: free T 4 0.8 ng/dL (0.2; 2.0) (reference 2.2-5.3) and TSH 160 U/mL (75.2; 230.5) (reference 3.2-35); visit 2: free T 4 4.0 ng/dL (1.4; 4.7) (reference 1.6 -3.8 Ͻ 2 wk, 0.9 -2.2 ng/dL Ͼ 2 wk), and TSH 1.2 IU/mL (0.5; 10.8) (reference 1.70 -9.10 Ͻ 1 mo, 0.80 -8.20 Ն 1 mo); SI unit conversion ϫ 12.87 ϭ picomoles per liter].”
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PremisecitationIn older patients, hypothyroidism increases norepinephrine levels.
“According to studies in older patients, hypothyroidism increased norepinephrine levels (23) but did not significantly affect epinephrine (24,25).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [23] Coulombe, 1977, Catecholamine metabolism in thyroid disease. II. Norepinephrine secretion rate in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
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Study design and conductnone givenParents of infants gave written informed consent.
“Parents of infants gave written informed consent.”
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Study design and conductnone givenThe study was approved by the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Institutional Review Board.
“The study was cross-sectional and approved by the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Institutional Review Board.”
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PremisecitationNormal development of the adrenal medulla depends on exposure to cortisol produced from the adrenal cortex, with crosstalk between cortical and medullary cells.
“Normal development of the medulla, the major site of production of epinephrine, depends on exposure to cortisol produced from the cortex, with important crosstalk occurring between cells of the cortex and medulla (5,6).”
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InterpretationreasoningThe higher norepinephrine to epinephrine ratio in CAH infants may reflect decreased epinephrine levels rather than increased norepinephrine.
“In support of this concept, our study showed a greater norepinephrine to epinephrine ratio in infants with CAH than controls, although it is possible that this is more of a reflection of decreased epinephrine levels.”
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Study design and conductown dataThe CAH patients were not sick or in distress at their study visit.
“The CAH patients were not sick or in distress at their study visit and had cortisol 2.1 g/dL (1.2; 5.7) (SI unit conversion ϫ 27.6 ϭ nanomoles per liter).”
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PremisecitationThe 21-hydroxylase-deficient mouse exhibits severely impaired catecholamine production and structural abnormalities of the medulla and cortex as early as 1 week of age.
“Like children with CAH, the 21-hydroxylase-deficient mouse exhibits severely impaired catecholamine production, as well as structural abnormalities of the medulla and cortex, as early as 1 week of age (11).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [11] Bornstein, 1999, Adrenomedullary function is severely impaired in 21-hydroxylase-deficient mice, FASEB J source
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Study design and conductreasoningDue to limited blood volume, metanephrine and normetanephrine levels and CYP21A2 gene analysis were not performed.
“Due to the limited amount of blood that could safely be obtained from infants (2 mL/kg), metanephrine and normetanephrine levels, and CYP21A2 gene analysis to assess phenotype-genotype correlation, were not performed.”
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Study design and conductreasoningGenotyping was not performed due to limitations on blood volume with the clinically indicated blood draw.
“Genotyping was not performed due to limitations on blood volume (2 mL/kg) with the clinically indicated blood draw.”
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Study design and conductown dataOne CAH baby had a congenital heart defect repair at age 2 weeks but was not acutely ill or on medications known to interfere with the catecholamine assay.
“One CAH baby diagnosed at age 1 week had a congenital heart defect repair at age 2 weeks (3 wk prior to the study visit) but was not acutely ill or on medications known to interfere with the catecholamine assay.”
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InterpretationreasoningImpaired adrenomedullary function in CAH may occur during fetal development and be present from birth.
“indicating that impaired adrenomedullary function may occur during fetal development and be present from birth.”
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Study design and conductown dataBoth groups consisted of full-term infants (except one 36.3-week CAH baby), appropriate for gestational age, with no statistically significant difference in age, weight, length, head circumference, or vital signs.
“Both groups consisted of full-term infants (except for one 36.3week old CAH baby), appropriate for gestational age, with no statistically significant difference in age, weight, or length (birth/study visit), head circumference, or vital signs (Table 1).”
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Study design and conductcitationPlasma catecholamine levels were quantified by HPLC with interassay and intraassay coefficients of variation less than 5% and limit of detection less than 40 pg/mL.
“Fractionated plasma catecholamine levels were quantified by HPLC (Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute).Interassay and intraassay coefficients of variation were less than 5%.The limit of detection was less than 40 pg/mL with normative ranges derived from published data (17).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [17] Candito, 1993, Plasma catecholamine levels in children, J Chromatogr source
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Study design and conductnone givenThe institutional review board did not allow blood draws in completely healthy infants unless clinically indicated.
“Of note, our institutional review board did not allow blood draws in completely healthy infants unless clinically indicated.”
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PremisecitationEpinephrine is the major regulator of gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the counterregulatory response to hypoglycemia in newborns.
“Although the surge consists predominantly of norepinephrine, epinephrine is known to be the major regulator of gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the counterregulatory response to hypoglycemia in newborns (12).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [12] Jackson, 2004, Plasma catecholamines and the counterregulatory responses to hypoglycemia in infants: a critical role for epinephrine and cortisol, J Clin Endocrinol Metab source
The authors state this as an assumption.
There are no published studies on catecholamine levels in infants with CAH.
“There is a paucity of studies on catecholamine levels in infants, and to our knowledge, there are no published studies on catecholamine levels in infants with CAH.”
The authors state this as an assumption.
It is not known when adrenomedullary disruption begins in CAH.
“it is not known when this adrenomedullary disruption begins.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Epinephrine and cortisol are counterregulatory hormones that help prevent hypoglycemia.
“Epinephrine and cortisol are both part of the stress response and, as counterregulatory hormones, also help to prevent hypoglycemia.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Classical CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency can cause life-threatening adrenal crises and severe hypoglycemia, especially in very young children.
“Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency can cause life-threatening adrenal crises as well as severe hypoglycemia, especially in very young children.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The neonate has a physiological catecholamine surge in response to the stress of normal delivery and exposure to cold.
“The neonate has a physiological catecholamine surge in response to the stress of normal delivery and exposure to cold.”
The paper relies on this without support.
In CAH, there is deficient cortisol and aldosterone production.
“In this condition, there is deficient cortisol and aldosterone production, potentially leading to life-threatening adrenal crises.”
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Although the clinical consequences of epinephrine deficiency remain uncertain, it probably raises the risk of hypoglycemia during febrile illness, particularly in young children.
“The clinical implications of epinephrine deficiency are not fully known, but it likely contributes to the risk for hypoglycemia during febrile illnesses, especially in young children (211, 338).”
From Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: An Endocrine Society* Clinical Practice Guideline (2018) · cites this paper as [338]
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“CONGENITAL adrenal hyperplasia is a potentially lifethreatening form of primary adrenal insufficiency characterized by cortisol, aldosterone and epinephrine deficiencies as well as androgen excess.(1) It is most commonly caused by a mutation in the CYP21A2 gene, which encodes the enzyme 21hydroxylase, of which an abse…”
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“In addition hypoglycaemia may be caused by adrenomedullary dysfuction [10].”
BackgroundCongenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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“Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency in children, affecting 1:10,000–25,000 newborns [1].”
Self-citationComponents of Metabolic Syndrome in Youth With Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Kim, M. S., Fraga, N. R., Minaeian, N., & Geffner, M. E. (2022) · Frontiers in Endocrinology · doi:10.3389/fendo.2022.848274 · Cited by 18 · see citing works
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“Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) has been associated with adrenaline deficiency in proportion to the severity of impairment in cortisol secretion; histologic examination demonstrated adrenal medullary dysplasia [99, 100].”
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Self-citationKim, M. S., Koppin, C. M., Mohan, P., Goodarzian, F., Ross, H., Geffner, M. E., Filippo, R. D., & Kokorowski, P. K. (2019) · Hormone Research in Paediatrics · doi:10.1159/000504135 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
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“…results confirm a functional impairment of the adrenal medulla in patients with primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, similar to what has been demonstrated in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (Kim et al. 2014) and recently in chronic adrenal insufficiency (Geiger et al. 2015).”
ResultPathophysiology and Management of Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism and Neonatal Diabetes
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“Cortisol is required for the regulation of the adrenal medulla, and relatively reduced catecholamine secretion during adrenal crisis may compound the morbidity and mortality risk in this population (76 – 79).”
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in the Adolescent
Kim, M. S., Liang, M. C., Kokorowski, P. K., Tseng, T., Koppin, C. M., & Geffner, M. E. (2023) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-14881-1_59 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
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- Authors
- Kim, M. S., Ryabets-Lienhard, A., Bali, B., Lane, C. J., Park, A. H., Hall, S., & Geffner, M. E.
- Affiliations
- University of Southern California (US)
- Division of Endocrinology (M.S.K., A.R.-L., B.B., A.H.P., S.H., M.E.G.), Los Angeles, California 90027
- Corresponding author
- Kim, Mimi S.
- Venue
- The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Publisher
- The Endocrine Society
- Published
- 2014-08-01
- Volume
- 99
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- E1597-E1601
- ISSN
- 0021-972X (ISSN-L)
- 1945-7197
- PMC
- PMC4121032
- OpenAlex
- W2046514856
- Semantic Scholar
- 5a72a4e940e584c74f5ae54041161f7e9305a6a6
- Cited by
- 38
- References
- 26
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 1
- FWCI
- 1.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Abell Foundation
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Quest Diagnostics
- National Institutes of Health (5ul1rr031986-02, KL2TR000131)
- National Center for Research Resources (1UL1RR031986, UL1-RR031986)
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Clinical Biochemistry › Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Keywords
- classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 21-hydroxylase deficiency, adrenomedullary function, epinephrine, norepinephrine, catecholamines, infants, adrenal crisis, hypoglycemia, fetal development
- MeSH terms
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital, Adrenal Medulla, Cross-Sectional Studies, Epinephrine, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Norepinephrine, Thyroid Gland, Case-Control Studies
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