Steroid cell tumor: A rare virilizing ovarian tumor

J Cancer Res Ther. 2015 Jul-Sep;11(3):660. doi: 10.4103/0973-1482.144364.

Abstract

Steroid cell tumors of the ovary account for less than 0.1% of all ovarian tumors. These tumors may present at any age with presentations related to the hormonal activity and virilizing properties of tumor. We present a case report of a young girl with ovarian steroid cell tumor, who had a complete and dramatic response to surgery alone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / blood
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Testosterone / blood
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Testosterone