Diagnosis of an Indistinct Leydig Cell Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography

January 2019 in “ Obstetrics & gynecology science ”

Jinkyoung Kong, Yoo Mee Park, Young Sik Choi … Joo Hyun Park

Leydig cell tumor hirsutism voice thickening testosterone 5a-dihydrotestosterone DHEA androgen-secreting tumor 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET-CT total laparoscopic hysterectomy bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy right ovary virilization symptoms Leydig tumor hair growth deep voice DHT FDG PET-CT hysterectomy ovary removal male characteristics

Studysummary This case study reported that a 51-year-old woman with hirsutism and voice thickening had a Leydig cell tumor detected by PET-CT, which normalized hormone levels and resolved symptoms after surgical removal.

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