April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report described a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman with hirsutism whose symptoms improved after a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy, revealing bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report describes a 69-year-old woman with hirsutism and elevated serum testosterone, where surgery resolved symptoms and serum testosterone, suggesting ovarian steroid cell tumor consideration in similar profiles.
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October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study revealed that manual thyroid examinations in alopecia patients may uncover thyroid abnormalities undetectable by blood tests alone, but further research is needed to assess their clinical importance.
March 2024 in “Romanian Medical Journal” This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with achalasia, pangastritis, and hyperthyroidism, highlighting the rare association between achalasia and autoimmune conditions like hyperthyroidism.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This paper discusses a case where intralesional cidofovir successfully treated squamous cell carcinoma without systemic toxicity, but surgical excision remains the standard for curative treatment and margin evaluation.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case report highlights the need to assess postmenopausal women with hirsutism for hyperandrogenism causes, as exemplified by a Leydig cell tumor coinciding with primary hyperparathyroidism.
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.
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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.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this report, a 47-year-old woman with subclinical hypothyroidism experienced significant symptom relief and normalized TSH levels after six months of individualized homeopathic treatment with Sepia 1M, targeted to her symptom profile.
August 2026 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” In this case report, researchers described how autoimmune thyroid disease can obscure primary hyperparathyroidism diagnosis, emphasizing the necessity of combining imaging, cytology, biochemical assessment, and parathyroid scintigraphy for accurate diagnosis.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a 48-year-old woman's hyperandrogenism, presenting with symptoms like acne and hirsutism, was attributed to a benign Leydig cell tumor, which resolved after surgical removal.
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January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” This case report describes how a 68-year-old woman's hyperandrogenic symptoms improved and testosterone levels normalized after the surgical removal of an occult Leydig cell tumour.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights that macro-TSH, a rare condition causing falsely elevated TSH despite normal thyroid hormone levels, can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment; identifying TSH antibodies and fractionation chromatography can prevent incorrect management, as demonstrated in a 19-year-old patient.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report suggests that ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in postmenopausal women with hirsutism and elevated testosterone, with surgery being effective in resolving symptoms and preventing recurrence.
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June 2021 in “Disease and Diagnosis” This case report describes a rare instance of Hashimoto thyroiditis evolving into Graves' disease, emphasizing the potential for such transitions and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2021 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This study observed that levothyroxine therapy in men with autoimmune hypothyroidism was less effective at reducing thyroid antibodies and hormone disruptions in those with early-onset androgenetic alopecia compared to those without hair loss.
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the emotional impact of post-operative telogen effluvium on women undergoing hair transplantation and reports no new empirical findings.
October 2013 in “European Orthopaedics and Traumatology” A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
December 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” This case report highlights the importance of thorough examination in detecting ectopic thyroid glands in patients with borderline congenital hypothyroidism identified during newborn screening, as early intervention can prevent future complications and improve outcomes.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of increased testosterone and postmenopausal hirsutism, resolved after bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in a 64-year-old woman.
May 2026 in “Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with androgenic alopecia and progressive hirsutism who, despite normal imaging, had significantly elevated testosterone due to a Leydig cell tumor, revealed after surgical exploration; the condition improved post-surgery, underscoring the importance of considering such tumors in similar presentations.
January 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” This case study reported on a 62-year-old woman with ovarian hyperthecosis, which caused symptoms like hirsutism and elevated testosterone; after bilateral oophorectomy, her symptoms improved, suggesting the importance of considering this rare condition in hyperandrogenism diagnosis for postmenopausal women.
May 2023 in “Surgical Case Reports” This case report describes a rare instance of thymoma associated with alopecia areata in a 60-year-old woman who had no signs of myasthenia gravis, highlighting the need for thoracic surgeons to consider alopecia in such cases due to its impact on quality of life.
October 2024 in “Eurasian Journal of Medicine” This study observed that among 81 children with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, girls were more affected than boys, with symptoms like neck swelling, fatigue, and hair loss frequently occurring, and most cases requiring treatment with levothyroxine.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” This study surveyed individuals and found that awareness and understanding of thyroid disorders, particularly symptom recognition and the importance of early detection, are low, highlighting the need for targeted public health initiatives to improve knowledge and management.
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November 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the development of trichophytic closure techniques in hair restoration surgery aimed at reducing donor site scarring, but it does not report new clinical outcomes.
August 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This case study of a 43-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism found that an integrated Ayurvedic treatment over 20 weeks led to normalized thyroid function and relief of hypothyroid symptoms, highlighting Ayurvedic therapy's potential role in managing the condition.
September 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” In this case report, a patient with subclinical hypothyroidism exhibited a significant reduction in TSH levels after four months of ayurvedic treatment, but levels slightly increased afterward.