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Although infrequent in the general population, their prevalence is markedly increased in patients with poorly controlled classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), most likely attributable to chronic ACTH-mediated adrenal stimulation. We report the case of a 59-year-old female with a history of classic CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency who did not receive treatment for over 30 years and had developed bilateral giant myelolipomas (left side: 24.5\u2005cm \u00d7 20.5\u2005cm \u00d7 9.7\u2005cm; right side: 14.5\u2005cm \u00d7 11.6\u2005cm \u00d7 6.5\u2005cm), with the left-sided myelolipoma displacing abdominal organs. The prolonged excess of adrenal androgens resulted in hirsutism, progressive hair loss, secondary amenorrhea persisting for over 30 years, and a deepening of the voice. Bilateral adrenalectomy was performed; postoperatively, the patient received glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid replacement. Her hyperandrogenemia resolved, and symptoms of hyperandrogenism improved gradually. 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