Open AccessHyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea, and erythrocytosis caused by an ovarian Leydig cell tumor: A case report
Author(s) -
Mendonça Fernando,
Souto Selma,
Magalhães Daniela,
Portugal Raquel,
Coelho Ana Rita,
Fernandes Ana Sofia,
Falcão Vera,
Tavares Sara,
Portugal Inês,
Beires Jorge,
Carvalho Davide
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4001
Subject(s) - virilization , medicine , hyperandrogenism , amenorrhea , leydig cell tumor , testosterone (patch) , ovary , leydig cell , endocrinology , gynecology , androgen , pregnancy , luteinizing hormone , hormone , insulin , insulin resistance , polycystic ovary , biology , genetics
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.