Primary glucocorticoid receptor defect with likely familial involvement.

A 29-year-old woman with moderately elevated blood pressure and signs of hyperandrogenism (hirsutism and acne) but without typical Cushing's syndrome symptoms has been followed for almost 6 years. Steroid and glucocorticoid receptor studies indicated a primary glucocorticoid receptor defect. Elevated androgen values were of special interest. Clinical manifestation of hyperandrogenism seemed not to be proportional to the biochemical findings. Therefore, the possibility of a partial androgen receptor defect should also be considered.