35 citations
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June 2015 in “Pediatrics in Review” Graves' disease mainly causes hyperthyroidism in children, especially girls aged 10-14, with treatment options including medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery.
105 citations
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February 2010 in “Endocrinology” The skin produces and responds to thyroid-stimulating hormone, which is controlled by other thyroid-related hormones.
155 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-related genes are active in skin cells and may affect autoimmune conditions.
99 citations
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January 2004 in “Progress in brain research” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicine” A rare skin cancer on a man's elbow was successfully treated with surgery, showing no recurrence after one year.
3 citations
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
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October 2010 in “Targeted Oncology” Trastuzumab may cause tufted hair folliculitis as a side effect.
March 2022 in “Ophthalmology Journal” A woman's rare benign eyelid tumor was correctly identified through detailed tissue analysis.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
March 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Adrenal tumors should be considered in Addison's disease if unusual results appear, with surgery as a solution.
December 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A sugar glider had a rare skin cancer that worsened despite treatment, highlighting the need for thorough checks in exotic pets.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Giving immune serum from vaccinated mice to mice without T cells prevents infection and tumor growth.
9 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” A dog's skin and digestive problems improved after treatment for thyroid cancer.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
August 2017 in “Journal of pediatric surgery case reports” A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
1 citations
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March 2010 in “Internal medicine journal” A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
Neurotrophins may contribute to genetic hair thinning by inhibiting hair growth.
June 2016 in “Journal of Coastal Life Medicine” The terrier dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism was successfully treated with mitotane.
April 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Graves disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism in kids, especially girls aged 11-15, and requires lifelong follow-up.
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July 2021 in “Cancer Research and Treatment” Temozolomide improves survival in grade III glioma patients without harming quality of life.
February 2026 in “Oncology Reviews” Sacituzumab tirumotecan shows promise in treating breast cancer with manageable side effects.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
February 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Adrenal tumors can cause hair loss and high testosterone in women.
December 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Trichoblastomas in aged house musk shrews show unique features and may involve serum amyloid A in inflammation.
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.