Steroid Cell Tumour of Ovary – A Rare Case Report
Steroid cell tumours of the ovary are uncommon sex- hormone secreting tumours characterized by a steroid cell proliferation. The incidence of steroid cell tumour of the ovary is only 0.1% of all ovarian tumours. As far as steroid cell tumours, not otherwise specified (NOS) is concerned; it constit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8556/15767_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(AHPRAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |
Summary: | Steroid cell tumours of the ovary are uncommon sex- hormone secreting tumours characterized by a steroid cell proliferation. The
incidence of steroid cell tumour of the ovary is only 0.1% of all ovarian tumours. As far as steroid cell tumours, not otherwise specified
(NOS) is concerned; it constitutes about 56% of all steroid cell tumours. Here we present a case of 55-year-old, postmenopausal patient
who presented with complaints of bleeding per vaginum and abdominal pain for last 3-4 months, with history of excessive hair growth
since 3-4 years. Ultrasonography revealed a solid right ovarian mass with a possibility of ovarian sex cord tumour. Histopathology
confirmed the diagnosis of steroid cell tumour NOS type with no cytological atypia. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |