research Intricate diagnosis due to falsely elevated testosterone levels by immunoassay
Confirm testosterone levels with advanced tests to avoid unnecessary procedures.
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330-360 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Index of Suspicion
Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
research Low leptin level in an obese hyperandrogenic woman – potential marker for androgen-secreting tumor
Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research Color Doppler Ultrasound Pattern of Cutaneous Exosomes at High and Ultra-High Frequency.
Exosome treatments may cause mild inflammation, new blood vessel growth, and hair growth, detectable by ultrasound.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: Is it always confined to fronto-temporal region?
Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
research Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita associated with autoimmune hepatitis
HLA can be linked to autoimmune hepatitis.
research Hoffman syndrome with the classic sign of myoedema and an unusual finding of systolic heart failure
Thyroid hormone therapy effectively treated the man's rare muscle and heart issues.
research Trichoscopic findings of androgenetic alopecia and their association with disease severity
Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
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 Dyad of infantile cutaneous and thymic Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Is it rare?
Thymic LCH may be underdiagnosed, so thymic ultrasound should be considered in infants with cutaneous LCH.
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 Vertical and transverse sections of alopecia biopsy specimens: Combining the two to maximize diagnostic yield
Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.
research Validity and Advantages of Three-Dimensional High-Frequency Ultrasound in Dermatological Evaluation
3D high-frequency ultrasound can help diagnose skin and hair conditions without invasive biopsies.
research MON-LB044 Bilateral Ovarian Hyperthecosis: A Benign and Unusual Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
research Assessment of ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovaries is associated with modest levels of inter-observer agreement
Observers often disagree on ultrasound results for polycystic ovaries, needing better training for consistency.
research Unilateral heterochromia of scalp hair with adjacent hypomelanotic skin lesions
The boy's hair and skin color differences are due to a pigmentation disorder.
research New Donor Excision Design for Better Hair Alignment in Hair Restoration Surgery
The new triangular flag-shaped design for incisions in hair transplant surgery provides better hair alignment and cosmetic appearance without extra scarring, especially for patients with specific hair directions.
research Ovarian Hyperthecosis Presenting as Polycythemia
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause polycythemia, and surgery can normalize symptoms.
research Congenital triangular alopecia
Congenital triangular alopecia is more common than thought and some treatments can be beneficial for appearance concerns.
research Anterior neck fat deposition in lipodystrophy syndrome; a new variant on a theme?
A new form of lipodystrophy in HIV patients causes neck fat buildup.
research Trichoscopy of Steroid-Induced Atrophy
Use lower concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide to reduce steroid-induced scalp atrophy.
research Central Diabetes Insipidus and Hypothalamic Type of Hypopituitarism Associated with Atypical Location of Rathke's Cleft Cyst
A Rathke's cleft cyst caused hormonal imbalances and symptoms in a 68-year-old woman.
research Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of tertiary androgenetic alopecia with severe alopecia areata based on high‐resolution MRI
High-resolution MRI can distinguish between tertiary androgenetic alopecia and severe alopecia areata by measuring scalp and tissue thickness and hair follicle depth.
research 0885 The androgen-THY1 axis mediates sexual dimorphism in dermal adipogenesis and fibrosis
Androgens reduce THY1 in skin cells, leading to less fat, more fibrosis, and worse healing in males.
research MON-024 Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified; A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
research Clinical and trichoscopic characteristics of temporal triangular alopecia: A multicenter study
Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss in children, often linked to other health conditions.
research ODP423 Postmenopausal Virilization Secondary to A Rare Left Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Leydig Cell Tumor Localized Using Ovarian Vein Sampling
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
research Steroid Cell Tumours: Rare Ovarian Tumours that Cause Hyperandrogenaemia in Postmenopausal Women
Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.