research An Interesting Case of Hepatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma
A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.
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research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism: A Case of a Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
research Sertoliform Endometrioid Carcinomas of the Right Ovary
A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
research Case Report: A Virilizing Adrenal Oncocytoma
A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat but No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition
Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.
research An Unusual Circulating Steroid Profile in a Virilized Postmenopausal Woman
A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.
research Clinical Case Notes: Retinoblastoma, Microphthalmia, and Chromosome 13q Deletion Syndrome
The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research A Case of Successful Treatment with Unilateral Oophorectomy in a Patient with Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.
research Two Parietal Cephaloceles In A Female Neonate
A baby girl had two brain-related growths removed and is developing normally.
research New Intranasal and Injectable Gene Therapy for Healthy Life Extension
Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
research Trailing the Path to Preventive Oncology
Preventing cancer involves lifestyle changes, vaccinations, early screening, and understanding cancer's molecular basis.
research Vitamin C Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Forgotten Micronutrient
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease have a vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy symptoms.
research An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
research Categorization of Long-Lasting Hair Changes in Patients After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants
Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
research No Metabolic Impact of Surgical Normalization of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women with Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Tumors
Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
research Perceived Functional Impact of Abnormal Facial Appearance
People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
research A Rare Cutis Verticis Gyrata Secondary to Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus: Case Report and Literature Review
A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Clinical Case Notes: Propecia-Associated Bilateral Cataract
Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.
research MC4R Variants rs12970134 and rs17782313 Are Associated with Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia
Certain MC4R gene variants are linked to higher BMI in obese women with PCOS but do not cause PCOS.
research Spatial Transcriptomics of a Giant Pilomatricoma
The analysis of a large pilomatricoma revealed five distinct areas with different gene activity related to hair growth and tumor development.
research Diffuse Hair Loss Associated With Hyperprolactinaemia: Report of Three Cases
High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.
research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
research Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Finasteride Against Glioblastoma Cells
High-dose finasteride may help treat glioblastoma but needs localized delivery for effectiveness.
research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center
Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
research Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Genetic Ablation of Myelin Protein Zero-Like 3 in Mice Increases Energy Expenditure, Improves Glycemic Control, and Reduces Hepatic Lipid Synthesis
Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
research Scalp Arteriovenous Fistula Following Hair Transplantation
A man developed a rare blood vessel connection on his scalp after hair transplants, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Adrenal Cortex Tumors and Hyperplasias
Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
research Dwarf Planet Ceres and the Ingredients of Life
The Dawn spacecraft found that Ceres has complex organic molecules and a lot of water ice, hinting it might support life.