Ovarian Stromal Tumors: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Virilization
May 2013
in “
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
”
Studysummary This case study reports that a 61-year-old woman with high testosterone levels due to stromal luteoma of the left ovary experienced rapid normalization of testosterone levels after surgical removal of the tumor.
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The document "Ovarian Stromal Tumors: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Virilization" from 2013 discussed a rare cause of postmenopausal virilization, which is the development of male characteristics in females, typically due to increased androgen levels. The study focused on ovarian stromal tumors, which were identified as a rare cause of this condition. The document did not provide specific numbers regarding the prevalence of this condition or the number of individuals studied, making it difficult to assess the strength of the study. The document emphasized the rarity of ovarian stromal tumors causing postmenopausal virilization, but did not provide further details or conclusions.
