research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research SUN-105 A Classic Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
research Postmenopausal Ovarian Hyperthecosis Associated with Rapid Testosterone Excess
Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.
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 No metabolic impact of surgical normalization of hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women with ovarian androgen-secreting tumours
Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
research Secondary amenorrhoea with absent axillary hair
The patient's long-term symptoms were due to Sheehan's syndrome, which improved with hormone therapy.
research A rare case of Cushing syndrome with virilization
A 10-year-old girl's symptoms improved after surgery to remove a benign adrenal tumor.
research FRI220 Primary Bilateral Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause Of Cushing Syndrome
A rare case of Cushing syndrome was successfully treated with one-sided adrenal gland removal, suggesting personalized treatment is important.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Ovarian Stromal Hyperthecosis and Hyperandrogenemia Refractory to Hormonal Suppression
Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
research A RARE ENCOUNTER
Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
research THE EFFECT OF ADRENALECTOMY AND ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES ON THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE IN THE RABBIT AND RAT
Cortisone suppresses hair regrowth, especially undercoat hair, while adrenalectomy affects hair growth differently in rabbits and rats.
research MON-080 Cushing Disease Secondary To Rathke’s Cleft Cyst
Rathke’s cleft cysts can rarely cause Cushing disease, and surgery can improve symptoms.
research Where Have the Periods Gone? The Evaluation and Management of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.
research TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY IN REFRACTORY THYROTOXICOSIS
Surgery may be needed for resistant thyrotoxicosis.
research PMON325 Rare Presentation of Precocious Puberty Secondary to LH-Secreting Adenoma
An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Queen Anne sign
Severe hypothyroidism can cause eyebrow hair loss, but improves with thyroid hormone treatment.
research Androgenic alopecia in post-menopausal female: a clinical presentation
A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
research New onset alopecia and hirsutism in a postmenopausal women
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
research Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone
A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
research (101) Ovarian Hyperthecosis as a Cause of Hypersexualization in a Post-menopausal Female
Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.
research Remission in Cushing disease with cabergoline
Cabergoline helped a boy with Cushing disease get better after surgery and radiotherapy didn't work.
research 8162 A Unique Presentation of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Causing Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Ovarian Hyperthecosis
A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
research SUN-207 Hot Flashes, Flushing, and Sweating in a Middle-Aged Man with Pituitary Macroadenoma
Middle-aged men with unusual hot flashes should be checked for pituitary tumors.
research Case Report: Loss of Pubic and Axillary Hair Following Treatment with Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids can cause long-term loss of body hair by lowering adrenal androgens.
research Refractory Postsurgical Hypothyroidism in Nephrotic Syndrome
The patient's hypothyroidism improved with medication adjustments and careful management.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis coexisting with an incidental adrenal lesion: challenges in the diagnostic approach
Using GnRHa agonists helps diagnose and treat ovarian hyperthecosis when surgery isn't possible.
research THE EFFECTS OF THE SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL HORMONE OF THE ADRENAL CORTEX ON MELANIN DEPOSITION IN ADRENALECTOMIZED BLACK RATS FED DIETS ADEQUATE AND DEFICIENT IN THE FILTRATE FACTORS OF VITAMIN B1
Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
research Induction and reversal of pulmonary lipid histiocytosis in rats following oral administration of anorectics cloforex and chlorphentermine
Rats developed lung issues from the drugs, but these cleared quickly after stopping them.