Abstract |
Fractionated 17-ketosteroids were determined in 60 females with hirsutism. The chromatographic method was adapted in the Oncological Institute of Cluj-Napoca. In 32 patients the idiopathic form of hirsutism was confirmed with normal results for all the fractions and only sometimes a slight rise of androsterone. In 18 patients an ovarian origin was affirmed; all of them had androsterone and etiocholanolone over normal limits. In ten patients, who had an adrenal origin of hirsutism the great values of DHEA ( dehydroepiandrosterone) were observed. In one patient with virilizing adrenal tumour, both total 17-ketosteroids, and all fractions were much elevated DHEA being over 100 mg/24 hours.
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Authors | R Dascălu, Z Frenkel, I Duncea |
Journal | Endocrinologie
(Endocrinologie)
1982 Apr-Jun
Vol. 20
Issue 2
Pg. 107-12
ISSN: 0253-1801 [Print] Romania |
PMID | 7123132
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- 17-Ketosteroids
(urine)
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Female
- Hirsutism
(etiology, therapy, urine)
- Humans
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