Virilizing Adrenocortical Tumor: A Case Report

May 2016 in “ Endocrine Abstracts ”

Silvia Maraver-Selfa, Isabel Cornejo‐Pareja, Cristina Diaz-Perdigones, Isabel Mancha-Doblas, Francisco J. Tinahones

hirsutism acne androgenetic alopecia SAHA syndrome adrenal mass adrenalectomy corticoadrenal adenoma hydrocortisone replacement therapy androgen levels adrenocortical tumors ACT hair loss skin condition adrenal gland surgery corticosteroid therapy hormone levels

Studysummary The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.

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