High concentrations of LH cause virilization in a postmenopausal woman. Issue 3 (27th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmad, Iram; Anawalt, Bradley D.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 225
• Page End: 228
• Publication Date: 2017-01-27
• Subjects: Adrenal tumors -- GnRH analog use -- high testosterone levels -- hirsutism -- postmenopausal virilization; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.803
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Some testosterone‐producing adrenal tumors can be successfully treated with long‐acting GnRH analogs and adrenal venous sampling can be useful to detect rare ectopic sex steroid‐producing tumors or confirm bilateral adrenal androgen hyperproduction in female hyperandrogenism. Abstract : Testosterone‐producing adrenal tumors can also be successfully treated with long‐acting GnRH analogs, and adrenal venous sampling can be useful to detect rare ectopic sex steroid‐producing tumors or confirm bilateral adrenal androgen hyperproduction in female hyperandrogenism.