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Leydig cell hyperplasia of ovary – An unusual finding in postneoadjuvant chemotherapy case of primary fallopian tube carcinoma.

Authors :
Chaturvedi, Kriti
Rao, Meenakshi
Saha, Souvik
Vishnoi, Jeewan
Nalwa, Aasma
Source :
Journal of Mid-life Health; Jul-Sep2022, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p247-250, 4p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

A large number of high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas originate in the fallopian tubes. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery may lead to a number of chemotherapy-induced changes in the ovary, which may lead to an erroneous diagnosis. We present a rare case of a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman who was clinically diagnosed with carcinoma of the right ovary; on histopathologic evaluation after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, the primary site was found to be the right fallopian tube. The right ovary showed chemotherapy-related changes along with extensive Leydig cell hyperplasia. As the presence of Leydig cell hyperplasia in this setting is an unusual finding, it may pose a diagnostic dilemma for the pathologist; so an awareness of this entity is important to avoid misdiagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09767800
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Mid-life Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161520309
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jmh.jmh_117_22