ESAP 2011 Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the most common cause of rapid virilization in women of reproductive age?

A

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor (arrhenoblastoma)

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2
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What is the strongest type 2 diabetes susceptibility gene to date?

A

TCF7L2

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3
Q

What is the difference between arrhenoblastoma and ovarian hyperthecosis in terms of virilization?

A

Arrhenoblastoma causes rapid virilization.

Ovarian hyperthecosis causes severe but slower (years) virilization.

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