17-hydroxycorticosteroids

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Overview

Risks

Results

17-hydroxycorticosteroids

Alternative Names:

17-OHCS

Normal Values:

Normal values are as follows:

Male: 4 to 14 mg/24 hr
Female: 2 to 12 mg/24 hr

Note: mg/24 hr = milligrams per 24 hours

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

What abnormal results mean:

Elevated levels of 17-OHCS may indicate:

Cushing's syndrome caused by adrenal tumor
Cushing's syndrome caused by pituitary tumor
Ectopic ACTH-producing tumor
Severe physical or emotional stress

Elevated levels may also exist with:

Obesity
Pregnancy
Severe hypertension
Hydrocortisone therapy

Lower than normal levels of 17-OHCS may indicate:

Adrenal hemorrhage
Adrenal insufficiency (suppressed from steroid therapy)
Adrenal infarction
Hereditary enzyme deficiency
Hypopituitarism
Surgical removal of the adrenal gland

Review Date: 3/3/2006
Reviewed By: David Juan, MD, Specializing in Endocrinology Issues, Good Hand Medical Center and Alperin Medical Clinics, Santa Clara, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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