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ea0081p444 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Use of selective venous vein sampling in postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism of unclear aetiology

Romero Gregori Ana , Gimenez Olga , Capel Ismael , Subias David , Marcouchi Saad , Costa Laura , Perendreu Juan , Berlanga Eugenio , Rigla Mercedes

Background: Hyperandrogenism is infrequent in menopause, being the most common cause benign pathologies. However, it can also be produced by an ovarian or adrenal tumour. Correct diagnosis and location can be challenging because small lesions may not be visible with modern imaging studies. We report a case of ovarian stromal hyperplasia where selective venous catheterization and hormonal sampling were performed to find the origin of excessive androgen production.<p class="...