A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
April 2024
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adrenocortical adenoma cortisol androgen Cushing syndrome virilization hyperandrogenism hypercortisolism hormonal testing adrenal adenomas aldosterone hypertension prediabetes menstrual cycles weight loss imaging techniques histopathologic schemas adrenal gland tumor male hormones female hormones high blood pressure pre-diabetes periods weight reduction scanning methods tissue examination
Studysummary In this case study, a 44-year-old woman with an adrenal adenoma secreting both cortisol and androgens developed Cushing syndrome and significant virilization, but experienced major symptom improvement following surgical removal of the benign tumor.
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