Isolated Testosterone Secretion By An Adrenal-Tumor In A Menopaused Woman

A case of adrenal tumor with isolated secretion of testosterone in a menopaused woman is reported. All other androgens (Déhydro-épi-androstérone, Sulfate de Déhydro-épi-androstérone, Delta 4 androstène-dione) were normal as well as other adrenal hormones. This tumor produced a mild hirsutism. A treatment with Cyproterone Acetate, then with Dexamethasone did not produce a significant change. A complete review of literature points out the rarity of this observation, since only twelve similar cases have been previously reported.