Virilizing Leydig Cell Tumor of the Ovary: From Presentation to Treatment - A Case Report
Studysummary In this case report, the researchers described a postmenopausal woman with androgenic symptoms who was found to have a benign Leydig cell tumor of the left ovary, indicated by elevated testosterone levels and MRI findings, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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This case report details a rare instance of a virilizing Leydig cell tumor of the ovary in a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with symptoms of excessive scalp hair loss, increased facial hair growth, and clitoromegaly. Blood tests revealed elevated testosterone levels, and imaging suggested an androgen-secreting ovarian tumor. The patient underwent a total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and the histopathological examination confirmed a benign Leydig cell tumor in the left ovary. This case highlights the importance of considering ovarian tumors in the differential diagnosis of virilization in postmenopausal women.
