Ovarian Stromal Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism
- Author:
Teresa Lozoya ARAQUE
1
;
Isauro Rogelio Monfort ORTIZ
;
José Enrique Martín GONZÁLEZ
;
Alenda Jiménez GARCÍA
;
Inmaculada Navarro HIDALGO
;
Verónica Andrade GAMARRA
;
Cecilia Parrell SOLER
;
Fernando Gil RAGA
Author Information
- Publication Type:BRIEF COMMUNICATION
- From:Journal of Menopausal Medicine 2020;26(1):39-43
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Ovarian hyperthecosis and ovarian stromal hyperplasia (OSH) are two uncommon non-neoplastic causes of ovarian hyperandrogenism, whose etiology is still unknown. These conditions are characterized by obesity, hyperinsulinemia, acanthosis nigricans, and even virilization, mainly in postmenopausal women. Here we have reported the case of a 67-year-old patient with a diagnosis of OSH, which was resolved after bilateral laparoscopic oophorectomy. In this case report, we have discussed two different conditions posing a diagnostic challenge and requiring a high index of suspicion.
