[Isolated secretion of testosterone by an adrenocortical tumor in a menopausal woman].
A case of adrenal tumor with isolated secretion of testosterone in a menopaused woman is reported. All other androgens (Déhydro-épi-androstérone, Sulfate de Déhydro-épi-androstérone, Delta 4 androstène-dione) were normal as well as other adrenal hormones. This tumor produced a mild hirsutism. A treatment with Cyproterone Acetate, then with Dexamethasone did not produce a significant change. A complete review of literature points out the rarity of this observation, since only twelve similar cases have been previously reported.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000378:metabolism*; D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D013739:Testosterone / Q000378:metabolism*
D013739:Testosterone
Sécrétion isolée de testostérone par une tumeur cortico-surrénale chez une femme ménopausée.