Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.  1999 Sep;10(3):300-305.

A Case of Benign Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor with Huge Ascites and Elevated Serum CA125

• Chae HJ
• Yang SH
• Ahn YD
• Kim KH
• Kang GJ

Abstract

Steroid cell tumor of ovary, first described as lipid cell tumor, is rare lesions composed entirely of cells resembling typical steroid hormone - secreting cells, that is lutein cells, Leydig cells, and adrenal cortical cells. Steroid cell tumors oftcn secret androgen and manifest themselves with symptoms of virilization. Other presentations include abdominal swelling or pain, menstrual dysfunction, postmenopausal bleeding, or rarely ascites. We experienced a case of right ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified(NOS), manifested hirsuitism and amenorrhea in 49 - year - old patient. The tumor was about 5 cm in size, and associated with huge ascites (l3,000 ml), both pleural effusion, and elevated serum CA 125. We present a case of Meigs syndrome associated with benign ovarian steroid cell tumor with a brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Steroid cell tumor NOS; CA 125; Huge Ascites

MeSH Terms

Amenorrhea
Ascites*
Dysmenorrhea
Female
Hemorrhage
Humans
Leydig Cells
Luteal Cells
Male
Meigs Syndrome
Ovary
Pleural Effusion
Virilism