Organic mood disorder associated with the HAIR-AN syndrome
Abstract
The HAIR-AN syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans. The authors report the first case of an organic mood disorder associated with this condition that improved markedly in response to ovarian suppression with oral contraceptives. The proposed pathophysiology of this syndrome is also discussed.
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