Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8813380 | Pediatrics & Neonatology | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, we noticed that cortisol concentrations did not differ between both groups in contrast to the expectation that neonates with critical illnesses should have higher cortisol concentrations than normal neonates. However, the marked increase in dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA may cause decrease cortisol function, so those neonates having accumulation of dehydroepiandrosterone may suffer from manifestation of adrenal insufficiency and vasopressor resistant hypotension in spite of normal cortisol level.
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Authors
Abdelmoneim Khashana, Engy Ahmed,