Author/Authors :
Mohamed, Abid Endocrinology Department - Hedi Chaker Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Faten, Hadjkacem Endocrinology Department - Hedi Chaker Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Dorra, Ghorbel Endocrinology Department - Hedi Chaker Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Nadia, Charfi Endocrinology Department - Hedi Chaker Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Wajdi, Safi Endocrinology Department - Hedi Chaker Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Slim, Charfi Department of Anatomical Pathology and Cytology - Habib Bourguiba Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Tahia, Boudawara Department of Anatomical Pathology and Cytology - Habib Bourguiba Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia , Kais, Chaabene Department of Gynecology - Hedi Chaker Hospital - Sfax, Tunisia
Abstract :
Steroid cell tumors (SCTs) (not otherwise specified (NOS)) are rare sex cord-stromal tumors of the ovary. These are associated withhormonal disturbances resulting in menstrual bleeding patterns and androgenic effects. We report the case of a 36-year-old femalepresented with hirsutism, signs of virilization, and elevated androgen levels. Transvaginal ultrasound showed a solid-appearingright ovarian mass. She underwent fertility-sparing surgery with a laparoscopic left oophorectomy. Histological examinationshowed a benign steroid cell tumor, NOS. These tumors often small can then present a problem of positive diagnosisresponsible for a delay in the diagnosis.
Keywords :
Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor , (Not Otherwise Specified) , Ovarian Hyperandrogenism , NOS , SCTs
