| Hirsutism and virilization. A systematic approach to benign and potentially serious causes. | |
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PMID: 7816720 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A woman with excessive body hair may visit a physician with concerns about fertility and general health as well as appearance. Fortunately, the cause is usually benign, most often polycystic ovarian syndrome. However, life-threatening causes must be quickly ruled out. Hirsutism secondary to endocrinopathies and tumors can typically be recognized by the rapid progression of hair growth; patients should be referred for prompt evaluation and treatment. Benign causes can usually be treated effectively with medical and mechanical methods. |
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Authors:
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P B Marshburn; B R Carr |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 97 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 1995 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-02-07 Completed Date: 1995-02-07 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 99-102, 105-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28232-2861. |
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Female Hirsutism / classification, diagnosis, etiology*, therapy Humans Virilism / classification, diagnosis, etiology*, therapy |
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