A case of Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Author:
In Sook KIM
1
;
Jung Ho CHOI
;
Sin Ho KIM
;
Hyun Jin PARK
;
Heung Gon KIM
;
Hyung Bae MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Female;
Gonads;
Hirsutism;
Humans;
Male;
Ovary;
Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor*;
Voice
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(6):1056-1059
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
