Endocrinology: What are the Etiologies for Hirsutism?

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What are the Etiologies for Hirsutism?

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Of Adrenal Origin:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21 hydroxylase deficiency, 11-hydroxylase deficiency, 3-beta-HSD deficiency)
Virilizing tumors (rapid and severe changes)
Cushing's (ACTH dependent (either pituitary issue/ ectopic production) and ACTH independent)

Endocrinology

What are the Etiologies for Hirsutism?

Of Adrenal Origin: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21 hydroxylase deficiency, 11-hydroxylase deficiency, 3-beta-HSD deficiency) Virilizing tumors (rapid and severe changes) Cushing's (ACTH dependent (either pituitary issue/ ectopic production) and ACTH independent)

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