Organic mood disorder associated with the HAIR-AN syndrome.

Abstract

The HAIR-AN syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans. The authors report the first case of an organic mood disorder associated with this condition that improved markedly in response to ovarian suppression with oral contraceptives. The proposed pathophysiology of this syndrome is also discussed.

• Authors: T R Levin, T R Terrell, A Stoudemire
• Journal: The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences (J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci) Vol. 4 Issue 1 Pg. 51-4 ( 1992) ISSN: 0895-0172 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1627962 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Androgens
• Contraceptives, Oral
• Gonadal Steroid Hormones
• Hydrocortisone

Topics

• Acanthosis Nigricans (physiopathology, psychology)
• Adult
• Androgens (blood)
• Contraceptives, Oral (administration & dosage)
• Depressive Disorder (physiopathology, psychology)
• Female
• Gonadal Steroid Hormones (blood)
• Humans
• Hydrocortisone (blood)
• Insulin Resistance (physiology)
• Neurocognitive Disorders (physiopathology, psychology)
• Neuropsychological Tests
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (physiopathology, psychology)