Abstract
We present a case of a postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenic symptoms and virilization signs , such as hirsutism, alopecia, acne and clitoromegaly, which was pathologically confirmed to be an ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified(NOS). The levels of testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and estradiol in serum were increased, while the levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone were decreased. Computed tomography(CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) identified a solid, left ovarian tumor and detected an additional tumor of hypodensity in the left adrenal gland. ACTH stimulation test, hCG stimulation test, adrenal and ovarian vein sampling indicated that excessive androgens were derived from the ovary. After the injection of gonadotropin hormone analogues(GnRHa), testosterone levels dropped to the normal range. Laparoscopic bilateral adnexectomy was performed, and pathology indicated NOS. The purpose of this report is to improve the understanding of NOS with hyperandrogenic presentation.
| Translated title of the contribution | Ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified: A case report and review of literature |
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| Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Pages (from-to) | 433-436 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 May 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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