A Benign Cause of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman

    February 2021 in “ Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports ”
    João Roque, Irina Alves, Ana Maria de Almeida Paiva Fernandes Rodrigues, Maria João Bugalho
    Studysummary This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hair loss attributed to ovarian stromal hyperplasia; surgical removal of the ovaries normalized testosterone levels and resolved symptoms.
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    1. Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman Secondary to Testosterone-Secreting Ovarian Stromal Tumor with Acoustic Schwannoma Case reports in endocrinology · 2018

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