virilism/neoplasms

All patients with virilization signs, increased levels of androgen hormones and rapidly progressive hirsutism should be evaluated for an androgen-producing tumor. The ovarian origin of virilization can be suspected by the presence of elevated levels of circulating androgens, with normal levels of

We report here the case of a 22-month-old girl with virilization due to a potentially malignant adrenal tumor. She presented with clitoromegaly and growth of pubic hair, first noticed at birth. The clinical picture, hormonal profile, and pathologic findings are described. The practical aspects of

OBJECTIVE Virilization due to androgen-secreting neoplasms in women is a result of androgen overproduction from benign or malignant tumors that are found in the ovaries or rarely in the adrenal glands. Virilizing tumors that arise from ectopic adrenal tissue are extremely rare. We describe a very

In a case of androgen-producing granulosa cell tumor in a 29-year-old woman with profound virilization, diagnosis by determination of serum hormone levels is described. The removal of the tumor is followed by a normal endocrine profile and pregnancy eight weeks later.

Steroid cell tumors of the ovaries are rare sex-hormone secreting tumors which are usually benign and unilateral. One previous study has estimated the tumors to be bilateral in 6% of patients. We report a case of post menopausal virilization where tumor histology revealed steroid cell tumor not

Virilization in childhood results from an adrenal and/or ovarian disorder. These children usually present with hyperandrogenism: acne, deepening voice, abnormal hair growth, cliteromegaly. Ovarian Leydig cell tumor is a very rare cause of hyperandrogenism in childhood. They are usually benign and

A case of a 17-year-old patient diagnosed with bilateral androblastoma of the ovary is presented. The patient was admitted because of secondary amenorrhea, hirsutism and acne. After clinical, ultrasonographic and hormonal examinations an androgen-producing ovarian tumor was suspected and

BACKGROUND Androgen-producing granulosa cell tumors (GCTs) are rare but should be suspected in patients presenting with rapid onset virilization and a large cystic adnexal mass. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult. By ultrasound, completely cystic, estrogen-producing GCTs are uncommon, while 39% of

Sclerosing stromal tumours are rare benign ovarian neoplasms of the sex cord stromal that occur predominantly in the second and third decades of life. To date, fewer than 200 cases have been described in the literature and most patients have menstrual irregularities and pelvic pain. Sclerosing

OBJECTIVE To report a case of a woman who presented with amenorrhea and masculinization secondary to an androgen-secreting granulosa cell (GC) tumor, with refractory masculinization. METHODS Case report. METHODS University medical center. METHODS A 45-year-old woman with abrupt onset of virilization

A 60-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with evidence of hirsutism, alopecia and mild virilization. Clinical examination and biochemical abnormalities suggested that the source of androgen excess was ovarian, and an ovarian tumor was confirmed and removed at laparotomy followed by normal

Virilization in pregnancy due to borderline mucinous ovarian tumors is very rare. A case of a 28-year-old patient who was noted at 28 weeks' gestation to have marked virilization with raised serum androgens, ascites and a large complex right adnexal mass is presented. Delivery was carried out by

We present a case of maternal and fetal virilization caused by an androgen-secreting ovarian tumor. Biopsy at caesarean section was required to determine the etiology (Krukenberg tumor) and orient diagnosis to a primary cancer (gastric adenocarcinoma).

A 4-month-old girl presented us with genital ambiguity. The patient had a persistent urogenital sinus, posterior labial fusion with clitoromegaly. MRI reveals ovary-like mass in left inguinal region and right abdominal cavity. Uterus and vagina was also identified. Her mother was diagnosed with a