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Aimee Morrison1, Taryn Wassmer1, Sarah Swauger2
1Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
|December 9, 2024
Summary
Ovarian hyperthecosis (OHT) is a rare cause of virilization in adolescents. This case highlights OHT as a consideration in young patients presenting with a pelvic mass and elevated testosterone levels.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Pediatric Gynecology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Premenopausal females with androgen excess and oligomenorrhea are typically evaluated for polycystic ovarian syndrome or androgen-secreting tumors.
- Ovarian hyperthecosis (OHT) is a rare cause of these symptoms in adolescents, especially when a pelvic mass is present.
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