[Contribution of ultrasonography to the diagnosis of non-hormonal acquired clitoromegalia: a case report]

Ann Endocrinol (Paris). 2006 Dec;67(6):613-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4266(06)73015-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 30-year-old woman, consulting for a painful clitoromegaly which developed progressively and rapidly. The gyneco-endocrinological assessment ruled out hyperandrogenism. Ultrasound examination of the clitoris revealed the presence of a clitoral cyst. Acquired clitoromegaly is a symptom which occurs in severe hyperandrogenism. Other organic etiologies include clitoral cysts of various nature and solid tumors. An ultrasonographic examination should be included in the diagnostic work-up for acquired clitoromegaly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Clitoris / diagnostic imaging*
  • Clitoris / pathology*
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperandrogenism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vulvar Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vulvar Diseases / pathology*