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Pediatrics Endocrinology d84a442a

A newborn baby presents with shock, hyperkalemia and hypoglycemia. What is the most likely diagnosis

A
Septicemia
B
Inborn error of metabolism
C
Diabetes mellitus
D
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
High-Yield Explanation
These features of congenital adrenal hyperplasia may due to deficiency of 21-hydroxylase and present with ambiguous genetalia,polyuria,shock,recurrent vomiting and features of sepsis with negative septic screen. Reference : OP Ghai,essential paediatrics,8th edition page no 526

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