Assessment of Insulin Therapy as a Risk Factor for Hirsutism Among Diabetic Females in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Hirsutism is defined as a condition in which women develop excessive body hair in androgen-dependent areas, which include lips, chin, chest, abdomen, back, and femoral region. The link between hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia is well established. Polycystic ovary syndrome, as a form of hyperandrogenism, has been linked to several diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and hirsutism.

Solid Ectopic Cervical Thymus: A Case Report.

The thymus gland is a lymphoid organ normally located in the superior anterior mediastinum. It can rarely present abnormally in other sites along the thymopharyngeal canal and it might cause difficulties in breathing and/or feeding. We present a case report of an ectopic cervical thymus of a 10-month-old male infant who was presented to the hospital with a swelling on the left side of his neck for nine months.