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

    Fridjof S. G. Robergeau, Larry M. Massena, Maky-Kenson Nazaire, Bernard Gilles, Christophe Millien
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    Studysummary This case report discusses a 17-year-old in Haiti diagnosed with a rare ovarian Sertoli-Leydig tumor, emphasizing the importance of considering future fertility and psychosocial effects when managing such conditions. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    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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