April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Finasteride use is linked to a lower risk of bladder cancer, especially in Caucasians and Hispanics.
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June 2007 in “Radiologia Medica” Testicular microlithiasis may increase the risk of testicular cancer and patients with it should be closely monitored.
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October 2002 in “The Journal of Urology” 22 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” Trichobezoars can cause serious health issues like biliary obstruction, and treatment includes surgery and therapy to prevent recurrence.
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December 2012 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
January 2022 in “European journal of anatomy” A man had four testicles, two of which were outside the scrotum and looked like fatty lumps.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Women with pituitary adenomas often have reproductive issues, like irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant, but not always breast milk production without pregnancy.
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December 1998 in “PubMed” Surgery on a 68-year-old woman with an ovarian tumor led to reduced hirsutism and normal testosterone levels.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
March 2025 in “Laboratory Investigation” Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis is rare, often high-grade, and has a median survival of about 24 months.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
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January 2018 in “Journal of SAFOMS” A rare ovarian tumor can cause unusual male-like symptoms, but surgery usually leads to a good outcome.
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February 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Researchers created a simple tool to predict bladder blockage from prostate enlargement using urine flow rate and prostate volume.
September 2024 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” Diagnosing Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors is challenging due to their unusual symptoms and can occur at any age.
June 2019 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” Laparoscopic ovarian drilling helps infertile women with PCOS by improving menstrual regularity, ovulation, and chances of conception, and by changing hormone levels.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
July 2023 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.
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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.
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March 2013 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome requires genetic testing for accurate diagnosis due to its similarities with tuberous sclerosis.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
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February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
September 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Most women with Polycystic Ovarian Disease have trouble getting pregnant due to hormonal imbalances, but lifestyle changes and certain drugs can help.
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November 2019 in “Case reports in women's health” Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
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December 2018 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.