Ovarian Stromal Tumors: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Virilization

Authors

  • May Uyking-Naranjo Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Roberto Mirasol Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines

Abstract

We report the case of a 61-year-old Filipino woman with postmenopausal virilization presenting with androgenic alopecia, progressive hirsutism and deepening voice over 5 years due to elevated testosterone levels. Ultrasound and computed tomography imaging suggested a left adnexal mass. Histology obtained following total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) demonstrated stromal luteoma of the left ovary. On immunohistochemistry, the tumor was positive for inhibin. Postoperatively, there was note of rapid normalization of testosterone level.

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2014-05-24

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Uyking-Naranjo, M., & Mirasol, R. (2014). Ovarian Stromal Tumors: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Virilization. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 28(1), 78. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/56

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Vol. 28 No. 1 (2013): May Issue

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