Ovarian Hyperthecosis in a 62-Year-Old Woman Presenting with Hyperandrogenism and Elevated Testosterone

    January 2026 in “ Brazilian Journal of Development
    Rhaissa Martins de Oliveira, Iasmin Schumann Seabra Martins, Daniel Sant’Anna da Silva, Rízia Andrade Protes Faria, Mirella Hansen de Almeida, Elaine Maria dos Santos Gomes, Bruna Binda Milaneze Frisso
    Studysummary This case study reported on a 62-year-old woman with ovarian hyperthecosis, which caused symptoms like hirsutism and elevated testosterone; after bilateral oophorectomy, her symptoms improved, suggesting the importance of considering this rare condition in hyperandrogenism diagnosis for postmenopausal women.
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