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      research Hyperandrogenism in post-menopausal women: a diagnosis challenge

      9 citations , November 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”
      This case study identified a probable pure testosterone-secreting ovarian tumor in a woman with increased facial hair and elevated testosterone levels, confirmed by histological examination as Leydig cells hyperplasia, which normalized testosterone and symptoms post-surgery.
      Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-Menopausal Hyperandrogenism

      research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism

      October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”
      In this case study, a postmenopausal woman with symptoms of virilization was diagnosed with a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumor, and surgical removal led to a resolution of her hyperandrogenism and related symptoms, highlighting the importance of thorough differential diagnosis in postmenopausal hyperandrogenism.

      research VIRILISING OVARIAN TUMOUR

      July 2024 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies”
      In this case study, a 69-year-old woman with signs of virilization and high testosterone levels was found to have an ovarian steroid cell tumor, highlighting the importance of systematically investigating such symptoms in postmenopausal women to determine the underlying etiology and prevent poor prognosis.

      research A RARE ENCOUNTER

      May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies”
      This case study highlights a testosterone- and cortisol-secreting adrenal oncocytic neoplasm in an 18-year-old woman, illustrating the role of surgical excision in resolving hyperandrogenism and restoring menstruation.

      research “Solitary fibrofolliculoma of the eyelid

      5 citations , January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology”
      This case report describes a rare occurrence of a solitary fibrofolliculoma in the right lower eyelid of a 50-year-old man, confirmed through histopathological examination.

      research Multiple Pilomatrixoma in Turner Syndrome

      12 citations , May 2009 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery”
      This case report highlights a 13-year-old girl with Turner syndrome who developed multiple pilomatrixoma, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
      Thu646 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Secondary To Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor

      research THU646 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Secondary To Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor

      October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”
      This case report details a 73-year-old woman with significant hirsutism and hair loss linked to a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumor, which was resolved by bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, normalizing her testosterone levels and addressing her symptoms.
      Hirsutism and Virilization

      research Hirsutism and virilization

      13 citations , January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine”
      This article outlines common and serious causes of excessive body hair in women, noting that benign conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are treatable, while dangerous causes require swift medical attention; it reports no new results.

      research O-11 DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES IN POSTMENOPAUSAL HYPERANDROGENISM: REPORTS OF TWO CASES

      January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports”
      This case study describes two postmenopausal women with severe androgen excess symptoms, diagnosed with ovarian hyperthecosis and stromal hyperplasia, emphasizing the challenges in differentiating these benign conditions from androgen-secreting tumors and the importance of surgical and histopathological evaluation for correct diagnosis and management.

      research Superficial angiomyxoma with trichofolliculoma

      10 citations , November 2007 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology”
      This report presents a case of a superficial angiomyxoma with a trichofolliculoma in a 51-year-old man, characterized by myxomatous nodules and specific immunohistological markers.
      The Case of the Elusive Androgen

      research The Case of the Elusive Androgen

      1 citations , November 2002 in “Endocrine practice”
      This case report describes a post-menopausal woman with severe hirsutism whose high testosterone levels decreased after gonadotropin suppression, indicating residual hormone-producing tissue responsive to gonadotropins.
      Effectiveness of Fenugreek Seeds Against Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      research Effectiveness of Fenugreek Seeds against Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      December 2024 in “DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)”
      This study reports that fenugreek seed extract (Furocyst®) improved body weight, ovarian cysts, ovary size, hair growth, and menstrual regularity in women with PCOS, indicating its potential as an effective phytotherapeutic option for managing the condition.
      A Benign Cause of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman

      research A benign cause of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman

      February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports”
      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.
      Hirsutism

      research Hirsutism

      April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine”
      This article reviews the diagnosis and management of hirsutism in women, discussing its causes, assessment, and treatment options; no new clinical findings are included.
      Postmenopausal Hirsutism: A Case Report

      research POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT

      November 2021 in “Khyber Medical University Journal”
      This case report highlights that uncommon ovarian tumors like sclerosal stromal tumors can cause hirsutism and virilization in postmenopausal women and lead to androgen secretion, despite typically being hormonally inactive.