A 8 days old male infant was brought in a state of dehydration and shock. Examination revealed hyper
pigmentation over the body with normal external genitalia. Blood tests revealed hypoglycemia, Na - 124 mEq/L
and K - 7 mEq/L. What is the probable diagnosis ?

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A 8 days old male infant was brought in a state of dehydration and shock. Examination revealed hyper
pigmentation over the body with normal external genitalia. Blood tests revealed hypoglycemia, Na - 124 mEq/L
and K - 7 mEq/L. What is the probable diagnosis ?

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Adrenal haemorrhage and shock

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Acute gastroenteritis with dehydration

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Hyper aldosteronism

1.	A 8 days old male infant was brought in a state of dehydration and shock. Examination revealed hyper pigmentation over the body with normal external genitalia. Blood tests revealed hypoglycemia, Na - 124 mEq/L and K - 7 mEq/L. What is the probable diagnosis ?
A.	Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
B.	Adrenal haemorrhage and shock
C.	Acute gastroenteritis with dehydration
D.	Hyper aldosteronism
Answer» B. Adrenal haemorrhage and shock

A 8 days old male infant was brought in a state of dehydration and shock. Examination revealed hyper pigmentation over the body with normal external genitalia. Blood tests revealed hypoglycemia, Na - 124 mEq/L and K - 7 mEq/L. What is the probable diagnosis ?

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