Arrhenoblastoma of ovary : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (Stromal tumor, Gonadal stromal tumor, Sex cord tumor, Androblastoma)

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Arrhenoblastoma of ovary

Alternate Names : Stromal tumor, Gonadal stromal tumor, Sex cord tumor, Androblastoma

Symptoms & Signs

This tumor releases male hormones, which causes the following symptoms in women:

Deepening of the voice
Increased acne
Increased hair on the face and body
Increased size of the clitoris
Male pattern baldness

Diagnosis & Tests

Blood tests to check levels of hormones that may be released by the tumor
CT scan of the pelvis and abdomen to see if the tumor has spread
Ultrasound of the ovaries

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Review Date : 1/31/2010
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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