Androgen - secreting steroid cell tumor of the ovary.
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2014-01
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Abstract
Steroid cell tumors (SCTs), not otherwise specifi ed of the ovary are rare subgroup
of sex cord tumors, which account for less than 0.1% of all ovarian tumors and
also that will present at any age. The majority of these tumors produce steroids
with testosterone being the most common. A case of a 28-year-old woman who
presented with symptoms of virilization is reported. Although SCTs are generally
benign, there is a risk for malignant transformation. Surgery is the most important
and hallmark treatment.
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Cystectomy, ovary, Steroid cell tumor, virilization
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Udhreja Paras Ratilal, Banerji Arunima, Desai Devangi P, Vaishnani Jignesh B. Androgen - secreting steroid cell tumor of the ovary. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2014 Jan-Mar 57 (1): 94-97.