Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2002 Jun;45(6):1056-1059.
A case of Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
Abstract
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The Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a gonadal tumor of sex-cord type, similar to that seen in the various phase of testicular development in the male. It is the most common type of all virilizing ovarian tumors and account for less than 0.5% of all ovarian tumors. This case has been presented of a 16 years old girl who had Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the right ovary. The clinical manifestation included deepening voice and hirsutism. The removal of the tumor, which proved to be a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, so we present it with a brief review of literature.