Stromal Hyperplasia And Hyperthecosis Of The Ovary
January 2025
in “
Haematology International Journal
”
Studysummary This study describes a functional disorder in the ovary, known as stromal hyperplasia, characterized by the proliferation of ovarian stroma and luteinization of stromal cells, which is linked to excessive androgen production and elevated testosterone levels.
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Stromal hyperplasia of the ovary is a nonneoplastic functional disorder characterized by nodular or diffuse proliferation of ovarian stroma, while ovarian hyperthecosis involves both stromal proliferation and luteinization of stromal cells. These conditions can present as singular cells, clusters, or nodules of luteinized cells and are associated with excessive androgen production, leading to elevated serum testosterone levels.