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Urinary 17-ketosteroids are compounds resulting from the metabolism of androgens and other hormones synthesized by the adrenal cortex.
The increase of these compounds in the urine is usually related to the hyperfunction of the mentioned glands, which may be caused by a tumor or gland hyperplasia. The decrease in the number is related to diseases with gland damage.
In such diseases as myxedema, gout, arthritis - the release of 17-ketosteroids is disturbed. Decreased concentration is manifested in young and very old age.
When should we do the research?
The need for research is raised by the attending physician, in the case of disorders of androgen and other corticoid metabolism
Indicators of the norm
Female: 6 – 15 mg/24 hours
Man: 8 – 22 mg/24 hours
The normal indicators may vary more or less in different laboratories.
An increase in the level of 17-ketosteroids It may be caused by such pathologies as:
Adrenal gland tumor, Cushing's syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Ovarian cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid hyperfunction
Obesity
stress
17 lack of ketosteroids Characterized by:
Adrenal gland failure (Addison's disease)
Kidney damage
functional failure of the pituitary gland
Castration
Research material
24-hour urine.
advance preparation
It does not require specific preliminary preparation, however, it is recommended that the doctor be informed about taking such medications as: antibiotics, aspirin, contraceptives, diuretics, estrogens.
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