A rare case of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism due to ovarian hyperthecosis and hilus cell hyperplasia
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DOI: 10.1177/20533691211073451
Abstract: Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism is rare, and without consensus on specific investigative indices, diagnosis is challenging. A 77-year-old woman had a three-year history of hirsutism, male-pattern baldness and increased libido alongside elevated androstenedione, total testosterone and free… read more here.
Keywords: hyperthecosis; hyperthecosis hilus; postmenopausal hyperandrogenism; cell hyperplasia ... See more keywords
SAT-240 Type B Insulin Resistance Resulting in Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
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DOI: 10.1210/js.2019-sat-240
Abstract: Abstract Type B insulin resistance is characterized by autoantibodies to the insulin receptor, inducing severe insulin resistance requiring administration of suprapharmacologic doses of exogenous insulin for treatment. A case report by Declue, Shah, Marchese and… read more here.
Keywords: hyperthecosis; insulin; type insulin; woman ... See more keywords