Ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of hair loss in a postmenopausal female patient: a case report and diagnostic approach toward postmenopausal hyperandrogenism

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016 Apr:199:198-200. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.01.024. Epub 2016 Feb 26.
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Keywords: Diagnostic approach; Hyperandrogenism; Leydig cell hyperplasia; Postmenopausal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alopecia / etiology*
  • Alopecia / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperandrogenism / etiology*
  • Hyperandrogenism / pathology
  • Hyperplasia / complications
  • Hyperplasia / pathology
  • Leydig Cells / pathology*
  • Male
  • Ovarian Diseases / complications*
  • Ovarian Diseases / pathology
  • Postmenopause*