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Newborn 7 days old with vomiting and dehydration clinical examination was normal except for hyperpigmentation of nipple. Electrolytes Na: 120 meq. K: 9 meq. most likely diagnosis -

A
Cong, adrenal hyperplasia
B
Primary hypothyroidism
C
Panhypopituitarism
D
Pyloric stenosis
High-Yield Explanation
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to a defect in CYP21A2 is suggested by episodes of acute adrenal insufficiency with hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, dehydration & vomiting

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