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May 1976 in “PubMed” Ovarian wedge resection helped regulate menstrual cycles but didn't significantly change hormone levels or hair growth in polycystic ovary syndrome.
March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
April 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
April 2024 in “Journal of Cytology” A rare skin tumor with bone formation was successfully removed without recurrence.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
January 2020 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
January 2022 in “Autopsy and Case Reports” A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology/The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology” A patient's rare benign tumor in the neck was removed successfully with proper function of the facial nerve maintained.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
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August 2011 in “Revista Medica De Chile” A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Fine needle aspiration with rapid on-site evaluation is useful for diagnosing pilomatrixoma.
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July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports” Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
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June 1983 in “Cancer” A six-drug treatment for metastatic breast cancer showed promising results with low side effects, especially in premenopausal women.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.
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February 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Sciences” A rare benign cheek tumor was successfully removed from a 15-year-old girl without complications or recurrence.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
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January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine” Matriptase is crucial for skin, hair, and immune cell health, and its imbalance can lead to cancer.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
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May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
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April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
Recognizing and fully removing giant pilomatrixomas is crucial to prevent them from becoming cancerous.
November 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.