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Findings that shed new light on the possible pathogenesis of a disease or an adverse effect
CASE REPORT
Primary amenorrhoea and clitoromegaly in a nulliparous woman: successful medical and surgical management
Summary
Clitoromegaly is an important sign of virilisation and poses difficulty in sex determination, when present since birth. The diagnosis and treatment in an adult is a major challenge to the treating gynaecologist. The primary reason for its development is androgen excess due to congenital adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian virilising tumours, neurofibromas, adrenal neoplasm and prolonged intake of anabolic steroids. A case of young nulliparous married woman who presented with primary amenorrhoea and clitoromegaly and was managed successfully has been reported.
- endocrine system
- obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility
- adrenal disorders