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.
14 citations
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May 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, trichostasis spinulosa was observed in 51 patients with lesions on the nose, where some follicles contained up to 86 hairs each, possibly influenced by endocrine factors and actinic rays.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This case study describes a rare cutaneous follicular hybrid cyst intimately associated with syringocystadenoma papilliferum, proposing a potential relationship with the infrainfundibulum based on keratin expression.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a rare instance of virilizing androgen production due to an ovarian serous cystadenoma in a 59-year-old woman, with testosterone levels normalizing after its removal.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study observed that spironolactone improved hidradenitis suppurativa in over 80% of female patients at 3 and 6 months, with no significant differences in response due to menstrual flares or polycystic ovarian syndrome, but mild adverse events were reported.
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.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Trends in Urology & Men s Health” This article reviews current approaches to diagnosing and managing haematospermia and reports no new clinical outcomes, highlighting its rare association with malignancy in younger populations.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
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.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses various diseases associated with hidradenitis suppurativa, including obesity, arthritis, and pyoderma gangrenosum, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, hormonal abnormalities were detected in all investigated hirsute Saudi women, with elevated major androgens in 85.9% and polycystic ovaries in 59% of cases.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” This article reviews the prevalence, causes, and associated conditions of hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 57-year-old woman with hirsutism, hair loss, and vocal changes, who was found to have elevated testosterone levels but normal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This report presents the first known case of a proliferating hybrid cyst containing both epidermoid and trichilemmal components on the scrotum of a 44-year-old man.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” This case report presents a very rare instance of pilonidal sinus in the preauricular region, marking only the second known case documented in medical literature.
April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting follicular occlusion and inflammation as key factors in disease development, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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December 2012 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of endourology case reports” This report discusses a rare case of polypoid cystitis in a 45-year-old Asian man, which mimicked a bladder tumor and caused bilateral upper tract obstruction that was successfully treated through staged endoscopic management, ureteral stenting, and oral steroids.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not provide any new research findings or results.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “JID Innovations” This review reports that the unique tunnel structures in advanced hidradenitis suppurativa impair quality of life and resist biological therapy, with their formation involving complex cellular and molecular interactions, including microbial dysbiosis, all contributing to ongoing inflammation and scarring.
December 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports” This report describes a case of pilonidal omphalitis in a 15-year-old boy, highlighting the importance of considering this condition when young adolescents with significant hair growth present with umbilical discharge, and concludes that a thorough treatment is necessary to prevent extended disease progression.
January 2008 in “The Internet Journal of Plastic Surgery” Thorough cleaning and hair removal are essential to effectively treat and prevent recurrent pilonidal sinus.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a rare instance of hyperandrogenism and increased hirsutism associated with endometrial cancer in a postmenopausal woman, with symptoms resolving and androgen levels normalizing after a total laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that finasteride is a safe and effective alternative therapy for women with hidradenitis suppurativa who have contraindications or intolerance to spironolactone.
In this case study, a 12-year-old girl with an imperforate hymen experienced significant complications, including hematometrocolpos and a large abdominal mass, highlighting the necessity of early gynecologic care and education about female anatomy to improve outcomes.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study reported a rare case of ovarian steroid cell tumor removal resulting in normalized hormone levels, resumption of menstruation, and subsequent spontaneous pregnancy in a 31-year-old woman.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery” This article reports two cases where ovarian hyperthecosis caused hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women, confirmed by imaging and resolved after bilateral oophorectomy.
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.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the hormonal factors related to hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing insulin resistance and pro-inflammatory adipokines, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests further research is needed.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Dermatopathology” This classification proposal introduces a novel system for categorizing cutaneous adnexal cysts based on their origin in the folliculosebaceous unit and sweat glands, aiming to simplify and enhance understanding of these skin lesions.