09-11-2007, 02:17 PM
A 32-year-old female experienced hirsutism, mild acne, and a deepening of voice during pregnancy. After the birth of her son, these symptoms did not resolve. Her son was normal at birth but had hypermasculinized external genitalia. What is the best explanation for these findings?
A. Fetal deficiency in aromatase production
B. Fetal testosterone overproduction
C. Maternal and fetal conditions unrelated
D. Maternal slow-growing adrenal tumor
E. Polycystic ovaries
A. Fetal deficiency in aromatase production
B. Fetal testosterone overproduction
C. Maternal and fetal conditions unrelated
D. Maternal slow-growing adrenal tumor
E. Polycystic ovaries