Ovarian Stromal-Leydig Cell Tumor

MedGen UID:: 276673
•Concept ID:: C1518741
•: Neoplastic Process

Definition

A rare, benign and well circumscribed stromal tumor of the ovary. It is characterized by the presence of a fibrotic stroma with clusters of Leydig cells. The Leydig cells contain crystals of Reinke. Patients may present with virilization. [from NCI]

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CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVOvarian Stromal-Leydig Cell Tumor

Benign neoplasm
- Benign Genitourinary System Neoplasm
  - Benign reproductive system neoplasm
    - Benign female reproductive system neoplasm
      - Ovarian benign neoplasm
        Benign ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor
        Ovarian Stromal-Leydig Cell Tumor

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Diagnosis

A stromal Leydig cell tumor of the ovary occurring in a pregnant 15-year-old girl. Ultrastructural findings.

Paoletti M, Pridjian G, Okagaki T, Talerman A
Cancer 1987 Dec 1;60(11):2806-10. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19871201)60:11<2806::aid-cncr2820601135>3.0.co;2-e. PMID: 2824014

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Ovarian Stromal-Leydig Cell Tumor

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