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Could dhea so4 level of 10.9umol/l be indicative of an adrenal tumour? or is it more likely to be pcos?

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Nope.: Hi. No, that's in no way indicative of an adrenal tumor! Likewise, it is in no way indicative of PCOS.

Answered 11/7/2014

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