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Hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea, and erythrocytosis caused by an ovarian Leydig cell tumor: A case report.

Authors :
Mendonça, Fernando
Souto, Selma
Magalhães, Daniela
Portugal, Raquel
Coelho, Ana Rita
Fernandes, Ana Sofia
Falcão, Vera
Tavares, Sara
Portugal, Inês
Beires, Jorge
Carvalho, Davide
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. May2021, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Leydig cell tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms. Affected individuals typically present with amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea and rapidly progressive features of virilization. Erythrocytosis can also occur as a result of high testosterone levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
9
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150698646
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4001