research Androgenic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
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research Retinal Vasculitis With Libman-Sacks Endocarditis as Presenting Features of a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Patient
A young woman with visual issues and other symptoms was diagnosed with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome, and improved with treatment.
research Ovarian Hemangioma With Stromal Luteinization
The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
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 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 Where Have the Periods Gone? The Evaluation and Management of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Virilizing Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor in a 40-Year-Old South Indian Female: A Case Report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
research Two Cases of Stroke Associated with the Use of Finasteride, an Approved Drug for Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Japan
Finasteride, a hair loss medication, may be linked to stroke in young men.
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 Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
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 Virilism and Ectopic Expression of HSD17B5 in Mature Cystic Teratoma
A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias in Dogs and Cats
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research An Unusual Case of Thalamic Stroke in a Young Adult With Patent Foramen Ovale and Finasteride Use
Stopping finasteride and closing PFO can help prevent strokes in young adults.
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 Developing Optical Biometrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography for Medical Screening and Diagnosis
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Comprehensive Management in Primary Care
Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
research Diagnosis, Manifestations, Laboratory Investigations, and Prognosis in Pediatric and Adult Cushing’s Disease in a Large Center in China
Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Bilateral Vocal Cords Palsy in Adolescent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
A 17-year-old girl with lupus had vocal cord paralysis but improved with treatment.
research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C Mutation in a Patient with Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy with Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-Like Episodes Syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
research Chronic Urticaria Versus Dermatomyositis in a Case of T-Cell Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia
The muscle damage was caused by T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia, not dermatomyositis.
research Rectangular-Patterned Occipital Alopecia Areata: A Report of Three Cases
Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
research Utilization of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue to Differentiate Ovarian from Adrenal Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women
GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.
research Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Associated with Dutasteride Use
Dutasteride for hair loss might increase the risk of a rare stroke type.
research Ovarian Vein Sampling, and Serum and Urine Testosterone Monitoring in Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumors: A Report of Two Cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
research Case Report: Heterozygous Mutation in HTRA1 Causing Typical Cerebral Autosomal Recessive Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
A heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 can cause severe CARASIL symptoms.
research Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-Menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.