virilization Flashcards

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masculinization

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when there are excess androgens causing male-like features.

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hirsutism presentation

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fat and hairy, caused by a modest increase andrgoen

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virilization presentation

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hirsutism with clitoromegaly, androgenic muscles, deepened voice, fat and hairy. severe elevations in androgens. this s the female body builder that injecting steroids.

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two hormones that can causee virilzation

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testosterone (ovary) and DHEA-S (adrenal glands).

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how do cancers present

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severe increases in andrgoens and unilateral findings on imaging.

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