Adrenal virilism is caused by an androgen-secreting adrenal tumor or by adrenal hyperplasia. |
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These typical lesions of the frontal bone with associated obesity and virilism were first described by Morgagni. |
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In young girls it is most frequently caused by adrenal virilism where abnormally high amounts of male hormones are produced. |
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Use of cyproterone acetate in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism. |
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