This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sexuality and intersexuality, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
The treatment of a case with virilizing adrenal hyperplasia is : 
Select and explain. 
A. Estrogens, B. Antiandroens, C. ACTh, D. Coisone
D: Coisone
Answer: D: Coisone 
Explanation: Hydrocoisone 10-20mg/m2 of body surface area per day is given to supress the excess ACTH secretion. Mineralocoicoids is also given in cases with 21-hydroxylase-defeciency. Cases with salt loss must be replaced carefully.Thereafter a long term therapy with coicosteroids is essential to suppress the adrenocoical hyperfunction. Ref: D.C.DUTTA'S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY; 6th edition; Pg no:445