Tag: hirsutism
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Hirsutism
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The 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common congenital adrenal hyperplasia due. Adrenal enzymatic blocks are transmitted in an autosomal dominant fashion. 1- Definitions: A- Hirsutism: Is characterized by the existence in women of androgen-dependent hair growth in places where they do not normally exist. B- hypertrichosis: Mere exaggeration of normal hair, which depends on the…
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Androstenedione (delta-4-androstenedione, D4-androstenedione)
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This androgen, which circulates in the blood in free form – not protein-bound – is two-thirds of ovarian origin, and one third of adrenal origin. This is the “ovarian androgen.” Indications: • Diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia at birth. • Differential diagnosis of hirsutism. Sample: Take preferably in the laboratory and freeze immediately, or centrifuge the…
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Hirsutism
DEFINITION: Hirsutism is defined as excessive facial and body hair male topography in women after puberty. The affected areas are mustache and beard, pubic hair, buttocks and thighs. This excess hair growth is dependent on androgens. It is therefore sensitive to the anti-androgenic drugs. The signs are moving towards hyperandrogenism hoarsely, accentuated musculature, enlarged clitoris,…
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