Grave’s ophthalmopathy?,”Grave’s ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune condition and the most common cause of exophthalmos in adults. Proptosis in Grave’s ophthalmopathy results from increased volume of retro-orbital tissues (connective, muscular, and adipose tissue expansion; lymphocytic infiltrations) and is a direct result of anti-TSH receptor autoantibodies.Risk factors for Grave’s ophthalmopathy include female sex, advancing age

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Androgen-secreting neoplasm of the ovary or adrenal?,”Rapidly developing hyperandrogenism with virilization is highly suggestive of an androgen-secreting neoplasm of the ovary or adrenal. Serum testosterone and DHEAS levels are very helpful in delineating the site of excess androgen production. Elevated testosterone levels with normal DHEAS levels indicate an ovarian source

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