Virilizing & Feminizing Adrenal Tumors

Virilizing & Feminizing Adrenal Tumors

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    • What are virilizing & feminizing adrenal tumors?

    Tumors of this type are rare and some are associated with adrenocortical carcinomas. A virilizing adrenal tumor makes excess androgens (testosterone). Patients often present with increased hair growth (hirsuitism), increased muscle mass, acne and amenorrhea (loss of periods in a female). 

    A feminizing adrenal tumor makes excess estrogen. Patients often present with increased growth of breast tissue (gynecomastia/breast growth in men) and impotence may be experienced by men.

    Appointment Information

    To see an endocrine surgeon about your adrenal disorder, call our clinic at 734-936-5830.

    Locations
    • Endocrine Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor B1 Reception A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5911       Get Directions
    • General Surgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5331       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Paul Glenn Gauger, MD

    Paul Glenn Gauger, MD

    Professor

    Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

    David Thomas Hughes, MD

    David Thomas Hughes, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

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    Lauren Krumeich, MD

    Lauren Krumeich, MD, MS, FACS

    Assistant Professor

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    Susan Clare Pitt, MD

    Susan Clare Pitt, MD

    Associate Professor

    Surgery

    Hunter J Underwood, MD

    Hunter J Underwood, MD

    Assistant Professor

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