Androgen secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of ovary: A Rare Case Report

Author: 
Dr. Reshma Keskar

Steroid cell tumors of the ovary are rare an uncommon sex-hormone secreting tumors. These tumors are characterized by a steroid cell proliferation. The incidence of steroid cell tumor of the ovary is only 0.1% of all ovarian tumors. Here we present one case of 40-year-old female came with complaints of Hirsutism, Voice changes, amenorrhea since 6 months. Testosterone levels was increased {4.15 ng/ml}. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of steroid cell tumor with no cytological atypia. On follow up after removal of tumor, patient became free of virilisation and had normal level of testosterone.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2025.0107.0023