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- Title
Hirsutism and hyperandrogenism associated with hyperreactio luteinalis in a singleton pregnancy: a case report.
- Authors
Angioni, Stefano; Portoghese, Elaine; Milano, Francesca; Melis, Gian Benedetto; Fulghesu, Anna Maria
- Abstract
The incidence of hyperandrogenism during pregnancy is low, although the incidence of some of the ovarian diseases that can cause it is higher. Hyperreactio luteinalis is a rare benign condition that may mimic ovarian and trophoblastic malignancies. A 23-year-old woman at 20 weeks' gestational age presenting with severe hirsutism and ovarian masses was treated conservatively and subsequently gave birth to a healthy female neonate. Final diagnosis was hyperreactio luteinalis. Conservative management with close monitoring of patients with hyperreactio luteinalis represents the best approach in such rare cases. Counseling should be provided to reassure the patient as to the transient effects of hyperandrogenism on the mother and the fetus.
- Publication
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2007, Vol 23, Issue 5, p248
- ISSN
0951-3590
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1080/09513590701214513