Leydig cell tumor of ovary with hyperandrogenism: a case report and literature review
10.3760/cma.j.cn311282-20211108-00709
- VernacularTitle:卵巢Leydig细胞瘤伴高雄激素血症1例并文献复习
- Author:
Lina WANG
1
;
Wenyan TIAN
;
Dan KUAI
;
Huiying ZHANG
;
Yingmei WANG
;
Menghua YUAN
;
Qing HE
;
Wenjing SONG
;
Fengxia XUE
Author Information
1. 天津医科大学总医院妇产科，天津 300052
- Keywords:
Ovarian tumor;
Leydig cell tumor;
Hyperandrogenemia;
Imaging features;
Pathology;
Diagnosis;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2023;39(8):710-713
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Ovarian Leydig cell tumor(LCT), also known as ovarian testicular stromal cell tumor, is a rare sex cord stromal tumor, accounting for about 0.1% of all ovarian tumors. LCT is often accompanied by clinical manifestations of elevated androgen, and the imaging manifestations sometimes lack specificity. The diagnosis requires histopathological examination. Surgery is the primary treatment method, and postoperative prognosis is generally favorable. This paper retrospectively analyzes the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with LCT in our hospital combining relevant literature, explore the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment progress of LCT, aiming to improve disease management.
