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January 2010 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology” NonClassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a less severe form of a genetic disorder affecting adrenal gland function.
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A 16-year-old girl with gum overgrowth and excessive hair growth had successful gum surgery and healed well.
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