100 Cases in Clinical Medicine

(Rick Simeone) #1
Figure 45.1Ovarian
ultrasound.


  • True hirsutism is due to excessive androgens, whereas constitutional hirsutism is found
    in certain ethnic groups.

  • The association of menstrual irregularities and obesity is suggestive of true hirsutism and
    polycystic ovary syndrome.

  • In transplant patients, the anti-rejection drug ciclosporin causes marked hirsutism.


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