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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
Definition
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a rare cancer of the ovaries. The cancer cells produce and release a male sex hormone.

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a rare cancer of the ovaries. The cancer cells produce and release a male sex hormone.
Alternative Names
Arrhenoblastoma; Androblastoma ...

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics in females).

See also: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
This is a rare tumor. It accounts for less than 0.5% of all ovarian tumors.

(Androblastoma; Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor of the Ovary)
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(Androblastoma; Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor of the Ovary)
by Amanda Barrett, MA
Definition ...

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[20] Histologic subtypes display some areas of gonadal differentiation and include JGCT, Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors, and sclerosing stromal tumors. The most common type in girls younger than 18 years is JGCT (median age, 7.6 years; range, birth to 17.

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Arrhenoblastomas, also known as Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors or androblastomas, are very rare neoplasms of the ovaries, resulting in the overproduction of the male hormone testosterone.

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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors of the ovary are rare in young girls and may cause development of male sex traits or early signs of puberty.

A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics in females). Also called androblastoma and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary.

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Also called arrhenoblastoma and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary.
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androgen (AN-droh-jen) A type of hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
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