research Ovaries Reveal Their Inner Testes: A Case of Tumorous Hyperandrogenism
A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
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research Laparoscopic Extirpation of Adrenal Gland Ganglioneuroma Incidentally Diagnosed During Evaluation for Patchy Alopecia Areata in an Adolescent Boy
A boy's hair loss improved after tumor removal and vitamin D treatment, but hair loss returned despite normal vitamin D and no tumor regrowth.
research Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Explaining the Gynecological Aspects and Treatment Options to Patients
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.
research Hair Loss After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
research Virilisation in a Young Woman: A Case Demonstrating the Importance of Co-Located Mental and Primary Healthcare
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
research Two Diagnoses Become One? Rare Case Report of Anorexia Nervosa and Cushing’s Syndrome
A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
research An Adolescent Girl with Coexisting Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma and HAIR-AN Syndrome, an Extreme Subtype of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Ovarian Hyperthecosis as a Cause of Hypersexualization in a Post-Menopausal Female
Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.
research Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors
A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
research Hair Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy and Effect of Biotin Supplements
Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Associated With Synchronous Ovarian Brenner Tumor, Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumor, and Adrenal Mass
A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
research Self-Prescribed Nutrition Supplements for Hair Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bariatric Surgery: Extent of the Problem in a Cohort of Chinese Patients
Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
research Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: A Cure for Male Pattern Baldness
Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
research The Clinical Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Treatment Options
PCOS symptoms can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
research Alopecia With Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia Linked To An Adrenal Tumor: A Case Report
Adrenal tumors can cause hair loss and high testosterone in women.
research Rare Case of Leydig Cell Tumor with Type I Diabetes Mellitus Causing Female Pattern Hair Loss
Woman with diabetes had hair loss due to rare ovarian tumor; surgery improved hair growth.
research Diagnosis of an Indistinct Leydig Cell Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research A Modified Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity
Modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effectively controls diabetes and treats obesity with minimal complications.
research Ovarian Intratumoral 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency in a Postmenopausal Hirsute Woman
A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
research Case Study: Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing in Unaffected Patients May Allow for Early Intervention and Aggressive Management
Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
research Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman: Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
research An Adolescent Girl Presenting With Primary Amenorrhea: A Case Report of Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
research Subcutaneous Chest Abscess Caused by Candida Albicans Infection Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.
research Postoperative Permanent Pressure Alopecia
A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
research Overexpression of Lnk in the Ovaries Is Involved in Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Short and Mid-Term Medical Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Obesity in Sulaimani City: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Sleeve gastrectomy leads to significant weight loss and health improvements with few complications.
research Korean Obesity Surgical Treatment Study: Protocol of a Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study on Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.
research Positional Vertigo and Unilateral Gradual Hearing Loss Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case Report
A woman experienced vertigo and hearing loss after weight loss surgery, possibly due to eustachian tube issues from fat loss around ear muscles.