Resection of a Pure Androgen Secreting Adrenal Adenoma in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Case Report

    January 2024 in “ Journal of surgical case reports ”
    Ahmad Dalal, Abdallah Dwayat, Natalie Khamashta … Tariq Asi
    Studysummary In this case study, researchers reported a 61-year-old postmenopausal woman with virilizing symptoms like hirsutism and voice deepening was found to have an androgen-secreting adrenal tumor, emphasizing the importance of considering this diagnosis in similar cases.
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