Sebum measurements for rapid identification of hyperandrogenism due to an ovarian Leydig cell tumor

Direct measurements of sebum with the Sebumeter were used in a patient with a benign androgen-producing tumor of the ovary. Androgen levels fell immediately after surgery, whereas the markedly elevated sebum levels found preoperatively dropped to normal after a delay of more than 2 weeks. Therefore, the Subumeter, due to its simplicity, may be useful for the preliminary screening and follow-up of patients with hyperandrogenic states.