Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors
April 2020
in “
Journal of the Endocrine Society
”
hirsutism virilization facial hair growth clitoromegaly alopecia acne testosterone hormonal imbalances transvaginal ultrasound MRI bilateral ovarian enhancement laparoscopic bilateral oophorectomy Leydig cell tumors androgen-secreting tumors hyperandrogenism facial hair hair loss hormone imbalance ultrasound MRI scan ovary removal LCT androgen tumors high androgen levels
Studysummary This case report details a post-menopausal woman with hirsutism and virilization due to rare Leydig cell tumors in both ovaries, underscoring the challenge of detecting such tumors with standard imaging.
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