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.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Post-partum pituitary insufficiency and livedo reticularis presenting a diagnostic challenge in a resource limited setting in Tanzania: a case report, clinical discussion and brief review of existing literature
Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
research An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Central nervous system involvement in autoimmune polyglandular syndrome
Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can cause temporary brain issues that may improve on their own.
research Diagnosis of an indistinct Leydig cell tumor by positron emission tomography-computed tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research SAT-214 Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure
Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.
research A Case of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst with Trichoepitheliomatous Change
A young woman had a rare scalp tumor usually found in older women.
research Unravelling thyroid dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis: History matters
Thorough history taking is crucial for diagnosing hypothyroidism in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
research MON-330 Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma: To X-Ray or Not to X-Ray?
A chest X-ray can effectively diagnose ectopic ACTH secretion from lung tumors.
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 What do we know about abnormally low prolactin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome? A narrative review
Low prolactin levels in PCOS can cause metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity.
research VITAMIN D DEPENDENT RICKETS TYPE II (VDR-11). RESPONSE TO PROLONGED THERAPY WITH NOCTURNAL CALCIUM INFUSIONS
Nocturnal calcium infusions improved a boy's severe rickets without causing hair loss.
research Calcitriol-Resistant Rickets With Alopecia
Calcitriol-resistant rickets is an inherited disorder that affects hair growth and causes hair loss.
research An Unusual Form of Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets in a Child: Alopecia and Marked End-Organ Hyposensitivity to Biologically Active Vitamin D
The child's body didn't respond well to vitamin D, causing hair loss and rickets.
research A RARE PRESENTATION OF A SOLITARY RIGHT LOBE THYROID NODULE IN THE BACKGROUND OF MULTINODULAR GOITER
The thyroid nodule was benign, and surgery was successful with a smooth recovery.
research Clinical and genetic findings in a Chinese family with VDR-associated hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research SAT-369 Marine-Lenhart Syndrome: Case Report
Combining medication and minimally invasive techniques can effectively manage Marine-Lenhart syndrome.
research Localized Primary Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis in a Patient With Paraproteinemia
An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
research Unmasking pseudopelade of Brocq in male adult: a rare case report
Early diagnosis of pseudopelade of Brocq in men is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Adult Onset Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism- a Cause of Secondary Amenorrhea
A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
research Effect of calcium supplementation on bone deformity and histopathological findings of skin papules in a pediatric patient with vitamin D–dependent rickets type 2A: a case report
Calcium supplements improved bone deformities but not skin papules or hair loss.
research Medications affecting the insulin-like growth factor 1/growth hormone axis, including teprotumumab, somatostatin analogs, and anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies, are associated with elevated reporting odds of alopecia in women: A pharmacovigilance study
Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.
research Alopecia areata and myasthenia gravis presenting as paraneoplastic phenomena of breast cancer
Alopecia areata and myasthenia gravis can occur as rare symptoms of breast cancer.
research Type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) diagnosed in an 87-year-old patient with a concomitant chronic autoimmune urticaria
An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
research Thyroid Disorders
The document concludes that thyroid disorders in children require specific treatments and monitoring, and educational resources are available for further information.
research Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II: extreme end organ resistance to 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 in a patient without alopecia
A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.
research LBODP010 A Case of Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome
The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
research Hyperthyroidism
Graves disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism in kids, especially girls aged 11-15, and requires lifelong follow-up.
research Salivary Gland Choristoma (Heterotopic Salivary Gland Tissue) on the Anterior Chest Wall of a Newborn
A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.