Glucocorticoid resistance

Description

Glucocorticoid resistance is a rare genetic endocrine condition characterised by generalised, partial, target tissue resistance to glucocorticoids. The clinical spectrum of the condition is broad, ranging from asymptomatic to severe cases of hyperandrogenism, fatigue and/or mineralocorticoid excess.

Index terms

Glucocorticoid resistance

Exclusions from above levels

18 – Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1004987305 – Transitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn

Sibling codes

5A71.01 – Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
5A71.0Y – Other specified 46,XX disorders of sex development induced by androgens of fetal origin
5A71.0Z – 46,XX disorders of sex development induced by androgens of fetal origin, unspecified

Foundation entity

Glucocorticoid resistance – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/125216923

Part of: 5A71.0: 46,XX disorders of sex development induced by androgens of fetal origin › 5A71: Adrenogenital disorders › 05: Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases