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Evaluation of function and disorders of the adrenal gland in neonates  

Hwang, Il Tae (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
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Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics / v.50, no.3, 2007 , pp. 236-240 More about this Journal
Abstract
Majority of sick full term newborns have adequate adrenal cortical function in response to stress. Acutely ill neonates with a basal cortisol level less than $15{\mu}g/dL$ (414 nmol/L) suggest adrenal insufficiency and require function testing of adrenal function. In premature infant, immaturity of hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis (HPA axis), may limit the ability to increase cortisol production in response to stress. The response to low dose ACTH and CRH appears to be useful as an additional test of adrenal function. CRH stimulation has been used increasingly in neonates. The ACTH and CRH stimulated cortisol response of more than $17{\mu}g/dL$ (469 nmol/L) indicates a normal response.
Keywords
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis; Adrenal insufficiency; Neonates;
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