Relationship between insulin resistance and hypercortisolism: HAIR-AN syndrome mimicking cushing´s syndrome
HAIR-AN syndrome, defined by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance (IR), and acanthosis nigricans, is a rare subset of polycystic ovary syndrome characterized by more severe IR and an increased risk of metabolic complications. We present a case of a female in her early 20s with initially displayed si...
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| Language: | English |
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2025-04-01
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| Series: | Revista Mexicana de Endocrinología, Metabolismo y Nutrición |
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| Online Access: | http://www.revistadeendocrinologia.com/frame_eng.php?id=369 |
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| Summary: | HAIR-AN syndrome, defined by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance (IR), and acanthosis nigricans, is a rare subset of polycystic ovary syndrome characterized by more severe IR and an increased risk of metabolic complications. We present a case of a female in her early 20s with initially displayed signs of hypercortisolism – central obesity, hirsutism, and IR – symptoms that can overlap with Cushing´s syndrome. The coexistence of IR and hypercortisolism can make the diagnosis and management of these patients particularly challenging.
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| ISSN: | 2462-4144 |