Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Androgenic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

    October 2012 in “ Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism ”
    S. Siyambalapitiya, J Fernado, R N G Rajapakse
    Studysummary This case report describes a 57-year-old woman diagnosed with a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, whose progressive hair loss and high testosterone levels improved significantly following surgery.
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    1. Hyperandrogenism Due to a Testosterone-Secreting Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor Associated With a Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate-Secreting Adrenal Adenoma in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Presentation and Review of Literature Endocrine Practice · 2009

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