research An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research Hyperandrogenism Due to a Testosterone-Secreting Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor Associated With a Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate-Secreting Adrenal Adenoma in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Presentation and Review of Literature
research A Very Rare Reason for Hyperandrogenism: Adrenal Tumor Case
A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
research An unusual case of quadruple polyorchidism in a human cadaver mimicking bilateral lipoma
A man had four testicles, two of which were outside the scrotum and looked like fatty lumps.
research Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Role for Age and Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older age and prostatic hyperplasia in males increase the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis after stem cell transplantation.
research Pseudoepitheliomatous Hyperplasia in Lichen Sclerosus of the Vulva
PEH in vulvar LS is common and needs careful diagnosis to avoid confusion with cancer.
research Skin Hyperpigmentation and Increased Angiogenesis Secondary to Vitamin B12 Deficiency in a Young Vegetarian Woman
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
research PCOS and Hyperprolactinemia: Conflicting Conditions or Comorbidities?
Hyperprolactinemia should be treated before confirming a PCOS diagnosis.
research Virilization in a postmenopausal woman: Ovarian Leydig cell tumor
A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
research A case of androgen-secreting adrenal carcinoma with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia
A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.
research PSAT330 Excess Iodine Intake From a Cystic Fibrosis Supplement Induces Symptomatic Hypothyroidism
Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
research Increased PHGDH expression promotes aberrant melanin accumulation
Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Trichoblastic Carcinoma
Trichoblastic carcinoma may be a distinct type of skin cancer different from basal cell carcinoma.
research A Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.
research Deregulated expression of E2F1 induces hyperplasia and cooperates with ras in skin tumor development
Overexpression of E2F1 can lead to skin tumors and disrupt hair growth.
research Profile of Female Hyperandrogenism at the Medical Clinic II: About 19 Cases
Hyperandrogenism is a common hormonal disorder in women, often linked to PCOS.
research Alterations in the expression of specific epidermal keratin markers in the hairless mouse by the topical application of the tumor promoters 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and the phorbol ester 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate
TCDD changes skin cell growth and keratin production in mice.
research Alopecia Following Deoxycholic Acid Treatment for Submental Adiposity
Some men lost hair after deoxycholic acid treatment for neck fat, but most saw improvement or resolution.
research Increased PHGDH expression uncouples hair follicle cycle progression and promotes inappropriate melanin accumulation
Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Dilation of Multiple Eccrine Ducts as a Highly Specific Marker for Cicatricial Alopecia
Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
research Splenic melanosis during normal murine C57BL/6 hair cycle and after chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy reduces splenic melanin in mice.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Represented with Postmenopasal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research POSTMENOPAUSAL VIRILIZATION
Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.
research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: A Rare Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome
research A matter of excessive hair growth
A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
research 666 Sebaceous gland abnormalities in fatty acyl CoA reductase 2 (Far2) null mice result in follicular dystrophy and primary cicatricial alopecia
Mutations in Far2 mice cause hair loss due to sebaceous gland issues.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery removed an ovarian tumor, improving her symptoms and normalizing testosterone levels.
research Commentary on BRCA1-Associated Protein-1 Tumor Predisposition Syndrome in a Patient With Numerous Basal Cell Carcinomas
research Bullous Lesions at Polyethylene Glycol Interferon-alpha-2a Inoculation Site in a Hepatitis C Virus-infected Subject
A patient developed a blister at the injection site after hepatitis C treatment.
research Editorial: Treatment and prognostic assessment of liver cirrhosis and its complications, volume II
Advancements in liver cirrhosis treatment and prognosis could improve patient care.