research [Androgenic alopecia revealing an androgen secreting ovarian tumor].
An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Bilateral circumscribed haemangioma of the choroid not associated with systemic vascular syndrome
Intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative treatment.
research Polythelia pilosa: A Particular Form of Accessory Mammary Tissue
Polythelia pilosa is a type of extra breast tissue with hair and should be classified as such.
research Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome With Multiple Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can improve outcomes in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
research A case of localized follicular hamartoma: an ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study
The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
research Porocarcinoma: an epidemiological, clinical, and dermoscopic 20‐year study
Porocarcinoma generally has low rates of recurrence, spread to lymph nodes, and death.
research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly
PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
research Cronkhite–Canada syndrome: from clinical features to treatment
There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
research Left Testicular Hypoplasia and Right Cryptorchid Testes Seminoma in a German Shepherd Dog
Testicular abnormalities in dogs should be treated to prevent complications like seminoma.
research SAT-134 Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Virilizing Adrenocortical Oncocytoma in a Child: A Case Report
A rare adrenal tumor in a 14-year-old girl caused male-like symptoms and was successfully removed.
research Visual Diagnosis
A girl with Crohn's disease had a hairball causing bowel obstruction, which was removed, and she recovered well.
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 Steroidogenic factor-1 lineage origin of skin lesions in Carney complex syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
research Multiple Trichofolliculomas Mimicking Multiple Trichoepitheliomas
Multiple trichofolliculomas can look like multiple trichoepitheliomas on the face.
research Subepidermal Calcified Nodule
A calcified nodule on a boy's face came from hair follicles and expelled calcium through the skin.
research SUN-287 A Case of Ectopic Neurohypophysis
The patient with a misplaced pituitary gland and interrupted pituitary stalk is being treated with hormone replacement.
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.
research Disruption of the temporally regulated cloaca endodermal β-catenin signaling causes anorectal malformations
Disrupting β-catenin signaling in certain cells causes anorectal malformations.
research Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of Cushing disease in a 12-year-old boy
The boy's Cushing's Disease was treated successfully, but he developed growth hormone deficiency.
research The articulations of Adam's rib with the lower urinary tract
The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.
research Ductal breast cancer in a male patient
An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.
research Solitary pedunculated multicystic viral plaque associated with canine papillomavirus 18 in a British Bulldog
A British Bulldog had a unique viral plaque caused by Canine papillomavirus 18, different from typical tumors.
research Isolated episcleral plasmacytoma mimicking episcleritis in a patient with benign monoclonal gammopathy
An isolated episcleral plasmacytoma can mimic episcleritis, making diagnosis challenging.
research Neuroendokrine paraneoplastische Syndrome
Neuroendocrine paraneoplastic syndromes often show skin changes, helping early diagnosis and requiring a team approach for best care.
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 [A case of Leydig cell virilizing tumor of the ovary].
Surgery on a 68-year-old woman with an ovarian tumor led to reduced hirsutism and normal testosterone levels.
research Solitary fibrofolliculoma: a retrospective case series review over 18 years
The conclusion is that surgical removal of solitary fibrofolliculoma is effective with no relapses, and diagnosis requires a biopsy due to varied symptoms.