Hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea, and erythrocytosis caused by an ovarian Leydig cell tumor: A case report. Issue 5 (26th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• 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
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 5(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-03-26
• Subjects: erythrocytosis -- hyperandrogenism -- Leydig cell tumor -- oligomenorrhea; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

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 : 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.