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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences, Turkey
*Corresponding author:Ismail Engin, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Submitted: July 09, 2025;Published: September 23, 2025
 
  
  ISSN: 2578-0247 Volume4 Issue 1
Background: Androgen-secreting adrenal tumors are a rare cause of hirsutism, accounting for less than
0.2% of cases. Most large androgen-secreting adrenal masses are malignant adrenocortical carcinomas.
We report a case of an unusually large benign adrenal adenoma simultaneously secreting cortisol and
androgens.
Case presentation: A 32-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of menstrual irregularities,
hair loss, hirsutism, and acne. Laboratory findings revealed elevated testosterone (175ng/dL), free
testosterone (7.22pg/mL), DHEA-S (1000μg/dL), and cortisol levels with failure to suppress on the
dexamethasone suppression test. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated an 8.5 cm left adrenal
mass with imaging characteristics initially concerning for malignancy. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy was
performed, and histopathological examination revealed a benign adrenocortical adenoma with a weiss
score of 0. The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms postoperatively.
Conclusions: This case demonstrates that large benign adrenal adenomas can rarely present with dual
hormone secretion and significant virilization symptoms. While size and hormone profile may suggest
malignancy, histopathological examination remains the definitive diagnostic method. Complete surgical
resection provides excellent outcomes for functional adrenal adenomas.
Keywords:Adrenal adenoma; Hirsutism; Androgen excess; Cortisol; Virilization; Weiss score
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