Steroid cell tumour of ovary: A rare clinicopathologic entity
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
lsquoSteroid cell tumors not otherwise specified SCTNOSrsquo are rare sex cordstromal tumors of the ovary with malignant potential accounting for less than 01 of all ovarian tumors with the highest incidence in premenopausal women These tumours represent a unique cause of female virilization We present a case of a 48yearold postmenopausal lady with bleeding per vagina and a 2year history of truncal obesity and hirsutism Past history was unremarkable Examination revealed feature of obesity virilization and clitoromegaly Serum testosterone was 362 microgLamp CA125 was 4067 CECT gave the evidence of adnexal tumor but histopathology confirmed SCTNOS Total abdominal hysterectomyTAH and bilateral salpingoophorectomyBSO was performed Postoperative period was uneventful This case is being reported for its rarity of occurrence and challenges faced in diagnosis of this caseKeywords Virilization Steroid cell tumour of the ovary Not otherwise specified NOS
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Shashikala Karanth, A. P. Roshini, Sheela C N, Rajalakshmi T
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- DOI 10.18231/2394-2754.2018.0067
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