Which of the following statements about 21 alpha hydroxylase deficiency is false?
High-Yield Explanation
Hyperkalemia is seen in this case.Deficiency of 21 hydroxylase results in manifestations of aldosterone deficiency (salt wasting), loss of sodium (hyponatremia), increase in potassium (hyperkalemia). Ref: OP Ghai 6th Edition, Page 490;Harrison 17th Edition, Page 2267; Nelson 18th Edition, Page 2360- 2365