Virilization from partner's use of topical androgen in a reproductive-aged woman

Anupama S Q Kathiresan; Bruce R. Carr; George R. Attia

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2011.02.017

Virilization from partner's use of topical androgen in a reproductive-aged woman

Anupama S Q Kathiresan, Bruce R. Carr, George R. Attia

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Abstract

A woman presented with virilization symptoms and elevated testosterone; however, a neoplastic source of excess androgen was not found on imaging. Eventually, the patient revealed she was exposed to transdermal testosterone used by her partner. This case highlights the importance of considering exogenous androgens in the differential diagnosis of virilization.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e3
Journal	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
Volume	205
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2011.02.017
State	Published - Sep 2011

Keywords

exogenous androgen
transdermal exposure
virilization

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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