Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor in a Teenager Masquerading as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

    June 2025 in “ Journal of Ovarian Research ”
    Zhongyi Zhu, Risna Begam Mohammed Nazar, Xuan Zuo … Chunlin Li
    Studysummary This case report underlines the importance of considering alternative diagnoses like ovarian steroid cell tumors in adolescent females with PCOS-like symptoms when standard treatments fail, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation and early intervention.
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