research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
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research Rare virilizing tumor: ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified: a case report
A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
research Ovarian vein sampling, and serum and urine testosterone monitoring in ovarian Leydig cell tumors: A report of two cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
research Fibroblast heterogeneity and functions: insights from single-cell sequencing in wound healing, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and melanoma
Different types of fibroblasts play specific roles in wound healing and cancer, which could help improve treatments.
research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
research Ovarian Hyperthecosis Presenting as Polycythemia
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause polycythemia, and surgery can normalize symptoms.
research SAT-223 Insights into Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: Lessons from Two Unusual Cases
The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
research P‐88 Endocrine dermatosis and granulosa cell tumour in a red panda
The red panda's hair loss was caused by an endocrine issue linked to ovarian tumors.
research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research Endocrinopathies and Other Disorders Inducing a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype
Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
research Ovarian Hemangioma With Stromal Luteinization
The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Represented with Postmenopasal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
research Hiperandrogenismo avanzado en una mujer postmenopáusica: Caso clínico
A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
research Aldosterone- and cortisol-cosecreting adrenal adenoma, ovarian hyperthecosis and breast cancer
The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.
research Fibrothecoma of Ovary with Virilizing Features
A rare ovarian tumor can cause unusual male-like symptoms, but surgery usually leads to a good outcome.
research Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism of ovarian origin
Postmenopausal women with excess male hormones may have ovarian tumors, and surgery usually cures them.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research LBMON231 Virilization Secondary To Androgen Producing Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma
A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
research Adrenal Cortex Tumors and Hyperplasias
Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
research Sertoli-Leydig tumor in a 17-year-old girl: a case report
A 17-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare ovarian tumor, emphasizing the need for fertility preservation and psychosocial care.
research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report
A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research Laparoscopic adrenalectomy – a cure for male pattern baldness
Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
research Approach to androgen excess in women: Clinical and biochemical insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research Steroid Cell Tumor Without Virilization
A rare ovarian tumor can occur without causing male-like symptoms.
research Ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of hair loss in a postmenopausal female patient: a case report and diagnostic approach toward postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.