Sertoli-Leydig Tumor in a 17-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

April 2024 in “ International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology ”

Fridjof S. G. Robergeau, Larry M. Massena, Maky-Kenson Nazaire, Bernard Gilles, Christophe Millien

hair loss amenorrhea Sertoli-Leydig tumor ovary stromal tumor sexual cord tumor

TLDR A 17-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare ovarian tumor, emphasizing the need for fertility preservation and psychosocial care.

A 17-year-old girl presented with amenorrhea, voice changes, and hair loss at the Mirebalais teaching hospital, leading to the diagnosis of a rare Sertoli-Leydig tumor of the ovary. This case, the first reported in Haitian literature, highlights the importance of considering fertility preservation and addressing psychosocial impacts in the management of such tumors. A laparotomy was performed following the clinical impression of a stromal and sexual cord tumor.

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