Patient's question:
My child was born a month ago, and the birth number is 346. The current newborn's intergenerational genetic examination results show that 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is 17.3. The hospital said it is high and needs to be re-examined. I would like to ask what the normal value of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is, what consequences it may have, what symptoms it may cause, and what diseases it may lead to?Doctor's answer:
The measured value of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is a reliable indicator for the diagnosis and screening of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in newborns. Normal reference values for males: 0.70–3.6 ng/ml. If your baby's 17α-hydroxyprogesterone test result is higher than the reference value, it may indicate congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Let's wait for the retest results to see. If it is, it may lead to hypertension, hypokalemia, and electrolyte disorders. It can also interfere with growth and development.