Congenital Adrenal Gland Hypoplasia

**Semantic type:** Congenital Abnormality|Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A rare genetic disorder that affects the adrenal gland. It usually presents in infancy with signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. If it is not recognized and treated promptly, it may be lethal.

**Synonyms:** - AHC - Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenita - Congenital Adrenal Hypoplasia - Congenital Adrenal Hypoplasia