This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Medicine
Hirustism may be found in any of these disorders, except- 
Select and explain. 
A. Cushing's syndrome, B. Hypothyroidism, C. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, D. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
B: Hypothyroidism
Answer: B: Hypothyroidism 
Explanation: Hirsutism refers to the excessive growth of thick terminal hair in an androgen-dependent distribution in women (upper lip, chin, chest, back, lower abdomen, thigh, forearm).It is due to androgen excess and is seen in the follwing conditions: *Idiopathic *Polycystic ovarian syndrome *Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (95% 21- hydroxylase deficiency) *Exogenous androgen administration *Androgen- secreting tumour of ovary or adrenal coex *Cushing's syndrome Reference : page 763 Davidson's Principles and practice of Medicine 22nd edition