Low Leptin Level in an Obese Hyperandrogenic Woman – Potential Marker for Androgen-Secreting Tumor
January 2007
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Gynecological endocrinology
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TLDR Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.
The document discussed a case study of an obese hyperandrogenic woman with low leptin levels, suggesting that low leptin could be a potential marker for androgen-secreting tumors. The study was conducted by researchers from the Institute of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Diseases of Metabolism in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro. The findings indicated a possible link between leptin levels and androgen secretion, which could help in diagnosing and understanding the pathophysiology of androgen-secreting tumors in similar patients.
