Clinical, Laboratory, and Radiological Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism

    January 2022
    Diana Soliman, Ali Qamar, Lauren M. B. Burke
    TLDR Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
    The document reviewed the clinical, laboratory, and radiological evaluation of hyperandrogenism, focusing on common causes like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and idiopathic hirsutism, as well as rarer causes such as 21-hydroxylase-deficient nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH), hyperandrogenic insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans (HAIR-AN) syndrome, and androgen-secreting tumors. It discussed clinical features of hyperandrogenism, including hirsutism, acne, androgenic alopecia, ovulatory dysfunction, and virilization. The document also reviewed the appropriate laboratory tests and imaging techniques recommended for evaluating hyperandrogenism.
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