1. Adrenogenital Syndrome
AGS is a disease that affects the manufacture of the "stress" hormone, cortisol. ... AGS is an inherited disorder. ... Patients with AGS should see a pediatric endocrinologist frequently. ... Parents with a family history of AGS, including a child who has AGS, should seek genetic counseling. Genetic testing during pregnancy can provide information on the risk of having a child with AGS. ...
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