title: Virilization from partner's use of topical androgen in a reproductive-aged woman.
abstract: A woman presented with virilization symptoms and elevated testosterone; however, a neoplastic source of excess androgen was not found on imaging. Eventually, the patient revealed she was exposed to transdermal testosterone used by her partner. This case highlights the importance of considering exogenous androgens in the differential diagnosis of virilization.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors: Anupama S Q
authors: AS
authors: Kathiresan
authors: Bruce R
authors: BR
authors: Carr
authors: George R
authors: GR
authors: Attia
mesh_terms: D000728:Androgens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013739:Testosterone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014770:Virilism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D013739:Testosterone