arrhenoblastoma
[uh-REE-noh-bla-STOH-muh] A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics in females). Also called androblastoma and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary. | ||||
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arrhenoblastoma
A type of ovarian tumour whose sells secrete a male sex hormone (testosterone) causing virilisation in women.
A type of ovarian tumour whose sells secrete a male sex hormone (testosterone) causing virilisation in women.
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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour, also known as arrhenoblastoma, is a member of the sex cord-stromal tumour group of ovarian and testicular cancers. The tumour is rare, comprising less than 1% of ovarian tumours,. While the tumour can occur at any age, it occurs most often in young adults.
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