Hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea, and erythrocytosis caused by an ovarian Leydig cell tumor: A case report | Zendy

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Hyperandrogenism, 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.

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