Elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone raises suspicion for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, particularly 21-hydroxylase deficiency, as an alternative cause of androgen excess and hirsutism. Hyperinsulinemia and elevated testosterone can occur in polycystic ovary syndrome.
In a patient with hirsutism which finding would make you question whether a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome is incorrect?
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