ETHIOPATOGENIC DIAGNOSIS OF THE HYPERANDROGENIC SYNDROMS
Abstract:
Hyperandrogenic symptoms are frequently
encountered. Although the number of neoplasms is below
2% of the total of hyperandrogenism forms, there is need
for an accurate assessment in order to exclude them. Most
frequently encountered is the polycystic ovary syndrome
(POS) (70-85%), followed, at distance, by the late onset
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (1,5-4%). The diagnosis
is based on medical history, physical examination and
hormonal evaluation. The diagnosis of iatrogenic
hyperandrogenism is made by interview and of the
idiopathic one (5-15%) by exclusion.
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