Postmenopausal onset of androgen excess: a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm based on extensive clinical experience.
Manuel Luque-RamírezL Nattero-ChávezC Rodríguez-Rubio CoronaA E Ortiz-FloresA M García-CanoM Rosillo CoronadoB Pérez MiesI Ruz CaracuelH F Escobar-MorrealePublished in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2024)
Clinical or biochemical features of an aggressive androgen-secreting tumor should lead to urgently obtaining a targeted imaging. At first, an abdominal-pelvic CT scan represents the best choice to perceive adrenal malignancy, and may identify aggressive ovarian tumors. When warning signs are lacking, a calm and orderly work-up allows properly addressing the diagnostic challenge of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- computed tomography
- dual energy
- high resolution
- image quality
- machine learning
- breast cancer risk
- postmenopausal women
- deep learning
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- contrast enhanced
- rectal cancer
- cancer therapy
- positron emission tomography
- magnetic resonance imaging
- decision making
- mass spectrometry
- skeletal muscle
- photodynamic therapy