Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?

    July 2015 in “ AACE clinical case reports ”
    Lilian C. Mendoza-Mathison, M. Rabasa, Cintia González, Antonio Pérez
    Studysummary This case report details a postmenopausal woman with hyperandrogenism due to both adrenal adenoma and ovarian hyperthecosis, highlighting the effectiveness of hormonal suppression and venous sampling for diagnosis.
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