Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperandrogenism is a relatively common medical condition, however severe post-menopausal hyperandrogenism should raise suspicion of a malignant etiology and prompt clinical evaluation. Furthermore, androgen excess has also been associated with severely decreased quality of life. As such, identification of its cause and adequate treatment should not be delayed.Case Report: We report a case of a 66-year-old woman, who had a 5-year history of...

Introduction: Giant prolactinomas (diameter >4 cm) account for less than 5% of all prolactinomas and are usually associated with markedly elevated prolactin (PRL) levels. Despite their benign nature, these tumors can be invasive, potentially leading to mass effect symptoms in affected patients.Case Report: We report a case of a 40-year-old male admitted to the emergency department with a one-week history of headaches, right palpebral edema, and ptosi...