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Abstract A description is presented of the first documented case of placental aromatase deficiency. The deficiency caused maternal virilization during pregnancy and pseudohermaphroditism of the female fetus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient presented with a disorder of sexual differentiation (DSD) and 46, XX karyotype. [endopedonline.com.ar]

The present report reviews the various phenotypes of hyperandrogenism during pregnancy and its origin, pathophysiology, and the effect of hyperandrogenism on the fetal developmental trajectory and offspring consequences. [scholars.opb.msu.edu]

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  Propionibacterium acnes proliferates and triglycerides of sebum are then hydrolyzed by the bacterial lipases to form glycerol and free fatty acids, which, together with other bacterial metabolites, cause inflammation. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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  By the time the patient has no significant phenotypic features suggestive of skeletal involvement. References 1. Auchus RJ, Chang AY. 46,XX DSD: the masculinized female. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 24(2):219-242, 2010 2. [endopedonline.com.ar]

  The physical examination begins with a search for any features suggestive of a malformation syndrome. The external genitalia are then inspected to determine the degree of masculinization. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

  This result together with DNA fingerprint analysis strongly suggest that the intron 2 mutation occurred de novo in the maternally inherited gene of the proband. [osti.gov]

Following the examination by the family’s pediatrician, female pseudohermaphroditism was suspected, and a comprehensive workup was initiated. The hormonal changes in the mother before and after delivery are reported in Table 2. [academic.oup.com]

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  Adrenal androgens increase in response to ACTH stimulation, while androgens do not influence the ACTH secretion. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Conceptually, however, it is simplest to think of these causes in terms of the histology of the infant's gonads, which determines the prognosis with regard to fertility and pubertal development ( Table 2 ). [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Chem. (2004) [ Pubmed ] High expression of steroid sulfatase mRNA predicts poor prognosis in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Miyoshi, Y., Ando, A., Hasegawa, S., Ishitobi, M., Taguchi, T., Tamaki, Y., Noguchi, S. Clin. [wikigenes.org]

The incidence and prevalence of ambiguous genitalia has not been as well documented as some other medical conditions because of the numerous varying etiologies. [gwumc.edu]

A retrospective study by Elhassan et al indicated that in women with androgen excess, the pattern of excess varies according to the etiology. [emedicine.medscape.com]

By contrast, with the exception of epidemiological studies assessing breast cancer risk and other scientific studies, the main value of E3 measurements is in the diagnosis of maternal-fetal diseases. [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

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In premenopausal women, polycystic ovary syndrome was the primary cause of severe DHEAS excess. [24] Epidemiology Frequency United States The prevalence of androgen excess is 8%. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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The present report reviews the various phenotypes of hyperandrogenism during pregnancy and its origin, pathophysiology, and the effect of hyperandrogenism on the fetal developmental trajectory and offspring consequences. [scholars.opb.msu.edu]

Assessing estrogen metabolism, estrogen and estrogen-like medications, and other endogenous or exogenous factors impacting on estrogen metabolism in the context of other basic scientific and clinical studies Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

Hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans syndrome: a common endocrinopathy with distinct pathophysiologic features. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1983 Sep 1. 147(1):90-101. [Medline]. Legro RS. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Yet a lack of aromatase in the breast tissue induces a positive result by preventing estrogen dependent breast cancer. [www-personal.umd.umich.edu]

This conversion in the placenta prevents androgens from directing sexual development in female fetuses. After birth, the conversion of androgens to estrogens takes place in multiple tissues. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Animal studies have demonstrated a role for estrogen in preventing the formation of new atherosclerotic plaques, but this role has not yet been demonstrated in humans. Androgens Arch Intern Med. 2006 Jul 10;166(13):1380-8. [pathophys.org]

There is a good reason for this: in the first days of pregnancy, corticotrophin-releasing hormone suppresses the mother’s immune system, preventing the mother’s body from attacking the foetus. [slideshare.net]

It is important to prevent these symptoms of adrenal crisis. Evaluation of serum electroytes and urinary excretion of sodium and potassium should be obtained daily until salt-wasting CAH can be ruled in or out. [gwumc.edu]