17-Ketosteroids are substances that form when the body breaks down androgens and other hormones released by part of the adrenal gland and the testes. It is commonly measured to aid the diagnosis of Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, stress, and endocrine problems associated with precocious puberty. INCREASED levels of 17-Ketosteroids may indicate adrenal tumor, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (rare), Cushing syndrome, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, or ovarian dysfunction. DECREASED levels my indicate Addison’s disease, Castration, Hypopituitarism, Myxedema, or Nephrosis.
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