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Hyperandrogenism
Introduction
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Overview
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Overview
Many patients with hyperandrogenism have one of three syndromes:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hyperandrogenism other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Surgery
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Historical Perspective
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Overview
Historical Perspective
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Classification
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Classification
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Pathophysiology
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Pathophysiology
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Causes
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Causes
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Differentiating Hyperandrogenism from other Diseases
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Differentiating Hyperandrogenism from other Diseases
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
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Screening
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Screening
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]