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May 2009 in “Cases Journal” This case study reports that a virilizing Leydig cell type ovarian tumor in a 40-year-old woman caused hyperandrogenism and virilization symptoms, which improved post-surgery.
January 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This case report describes a 52-year-old postmenopausal woman diagnosed with a rare Steroid Tumor Without Other Specification, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and treatment approach involving bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 48-year-old woman with a history of PCOS and chemotherapy-induced menopause who was found to have a rare ovarian steroid cell tumor causing postmenopausal hyperandrogenism.
January 2017 in “University journal of surgery and surgical specialities” This case study describes a rare steroid cell tumor of the ovary in a 42-year-old woman, highlighting its virilizing effects and the importance of thorough follow-up due to its potential for malignancy.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report suggests that ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in postmenopausal women with hirsutism and elevated testosterone, with surgery being effective in resolving symptoms and preventing recurrence.