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Hirsutism MRI

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rasam Hajiannasab M.D.[2], Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [3]

Overview

Overview

MRI scan is helpful in the diagnosis of underlying adrenal or ovarian tumors.

MRI

MRI

After clinical evaluation and lab results, if indicated ,Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the adrenal region can be done to detect possible adrenal masses.[1]

Ovarian Tumor
Case courtesy of Dr Lukas Valkovic, <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/“>Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/cases/50912“>rID: 50912</a>
References

References

  1. Hunter MH, Carek PJ (2003). “Evaluation and treatment of women with hirsutism”. Am Fam Physician. 67 (12): 2565–72. PMID 12825846.

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