Endocrine Abstracts

A 69-year-old woman was referred with a 2 year history of frontal balding, deepening voice and weight loss. Past medical history included primary hypothyroidism, osteoarthritis, varicose veins and menopause at age of 50 years. Current medications included levothyroxine. She was otherwise very well and enjoyed heightened physical endurance – regularly cycling >60 miles with a group of male friends. On examination she was virilised with male pattern alopecia, marked fac...