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ea0029p871 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ICEECE2012

Leydig cell tumor of ovary: a rare case of virilization

Souto S. , Vieira-Baptista P. , Barreto F. , Carvalho-Braga D. , Carvalho D.

Introduction: Leydig cell tumors are a type of steroid cell tumor, account for 0.1% of all ovarian tumors. The clinical presentation is usually a hyperandrogenic state with signs of virilisation. The tumor has a benign behavior, with an excellent prognosis and reversion of symptoms after surgical treatment.Case report: Woman, 81 years-old, nulliparus, with clinic hyperandrogenism and vaginal bleeding during the last year. She had history of dementia synd...