Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Rare Case of Ectopic Adrenal Cortical Gland

    January 2017 in “ Gynecological endocrinology ”
    Antonella Guarino, Luisa Di Benedetto, Valentina Giovanale, Gian Luca Rampioni Vinciguerra, Antonella Stoppacciaro, Filippo Bellati, Donatella Caserta
    TLDR A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare adrenal gland tissue in her ovary.
    The document described a rare case of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman caused by an ectopic adrenal cortical gland. The patient presented with symptoms of excessive androgen levels, which are uncommon in postmenopausal women. Detailed medical examinations and imaging studies led to the discovery of the ectopic adrenal tissue, which was responsible for the overproduction of androgens. The case highlighted the importance of considering ectopic adrenal tissue as a potential source of hyperandrogenism in similar clinical scenarios. The findings underscored the need for thorough diagnostic evaluations in atypical presentations of hormonal imbalances.
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