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Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism

Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2014
Objective. Oncocytomas of the adrenal cortex are usually benign and nonfunctional. They are rarely seen as the cause of hirsutism. Therefore, we aimed to report a case of adrenocortical oncocytoma presenting with hirsutism. Methods.
Serap Baydur Sahin, Ahmet Fikret Yucel, Recep Bedir, Sabri Ogullar, Teslime Ayaz, Ekrem Algun   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A study of endocrine profile in premenopausal women with hirsutism

Journal of Integrated Health Sciences, 2014
Background The aim of the study was to find the endocrinal profile of patients with hirsutism presenting to dermatology OPD. Hirsutism is defined objectively by Modified Ferriman-Gallwey score ≥ 8 (mFG).
J Lakhani Som, J Lakhani Om, R C Raval
doaj   +1 more source

Examination of newborn DNA methylation among women with polycystic ovary syndrome/hirsutism

Epigenetics, 2023
Research suggests that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) traits (e.g., hyperandrogenism) may create a suboptimal intrauterine environment and induce epigenetic modifications.
Kristen J. Polinski, Sonia L. Robinson, Diane L. Putnick, Rajeshwari Sundaram, Erin Bell, Paule V. Joseph, James Segars, Weihua Guan, Robert M. Silver, Enrique F. Schisterman, Sunni L. Mumford, Edwina H. Yeung   +11 more
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Hirsutism

, 2012
Hirsutism can be one of the most distressing conditions for women. It is a symptom that is occasionally underlined by serious pathology, hence the importance of thorough history, examination and investigation.
Metwally, Mostafa
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The Lupus Damage Index Revision Program: Results From the Item Generation and Reduction Phases

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective A data‐driven and expert/patient consensus‐based project to develop a revised Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Damage Index (SDI) is under way supported by SLICC, ACR, and the Lupus Foundation of America. Our objective is to report the item generation and reduction phase results
Burak Kundakci, Megan R. W. Barber, Ann E. Clarke, Sindhu R. Johnson, Anselm Mak, Hermine I. Brunner, Murat Inanc, Rosalind Ramsey‐Goldman, Guillermo Ruiz‐Irastorza, Ellen M. Ginzler, John G. Hanly, Alexandra Legge, Cynthia Aranow, Laurent Arnaud, Nathalie Costedoat‐Chalumeau, Dafna D. Gladman, Søren Jacobsen, Michelle Petri, Clovis A. Silva, Évelyne Vinet, Alexandre E. Voskuyl, SDI Revision Literature Review Groups, SDI Revision Delphi Panel, SDI Revision Item Reduction Committee, SDI Revision Clinical Domain Groups, Ian N. Bruce   +25 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Novel NR3C1 Frameshift Variant Associated With Familial Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome: An Integrated Analysis of Steroid Profiling and Structural Modeling

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Glucocorticoid resistance syndrome (GRS) is a rare hereditary disorder caused by pathogenic variants in NR3C1, characterized by marked phenotypic heterogeneity and frequent misdiagnosis as primary aldosteronism or subclinical Cushing's syndrome.
Sufang Yun, Zhifeng Zhu, Fengye Zhou, Ying Liu, Chunfang Liang, Haitao Ju, Lin Lu, Zhaoli Yan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT

Khyber Medical University Journal, 2021
INTRODUCTION:  Hirsutism is a common condition affecting around 5-10% of female in the childbearing age. During menopausal evolution phase some terminal hair growth can occur in few females as part of normal aging process.
Tahir Ghaffar, Suleman Elahi Malik, Sima Zeb, Zafran Ullah, Shaista Kanwal, Azizul Hasan Aamir   +5 more
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The Role of Probiotics and Synbiotics on Hirsutism

Fermentation, 2021
Probiotics and synbiotics are known to have beneficial effects on human health and disease. Hirsutism, a disorder that is characterised by the presence of coarse terminal hairs in a male-like pattern, is usually caused by elevated androgen levels in ...
Vasiliki Lolou
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Subclinical cardiac alterations and cardiometabolic profile in adolescents with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross‐sectional comparative echocardiographic study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective While cardiometabolic comorbidities have been well established in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it remains unclear whether the early signs of cardiovascular morbidity emerge during adolescence. This study aimed to investigate whether metabolic and cardiovascular alterations begin in adolescents with PCOS.
Demet Aygün Ari, Melis Pehlivantürk Kizilkan, Musa Öztürk, İlker Ertuğrul, Hayrettin Hakan Aykan, Tevfik Karagöz, Nuray Kanbur, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lasianthus phucanhensis sp. nov. (Rubiaceae) from Vietnam

Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Lasianthus phucanhensis (Rubiaceae), a new species from Hoa Binh Province, northwestern Vietnam, is described and illustrated. In addition, the opportunity is taken to review the typification of all Lasianthus spp. from Vietnam. Three lectotypes are selected for Lasianthus kamputensis Pierre ex Pit., Lasianthus dinhensis Pierre ex Pit.
Viet Hung Dang, Dieu Linh Hoang, Minh Tu To, Duc Trong Nghiem, Van Loc Tran, Thi Mai Huong Pham, Viet Cuong Dang, Van Hieu Nguyen, Minh Khoi Nguyen   +8 more
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