Hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea, and erythrocytosis caused by an ovarian Leydig cell tumor: A case report

Leydig cell tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms. Affected individuals typically present with amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea and rapidly progressive features of virilization. Erythrocytosis can also occur as a result of high testosterone levels. AbstractLeydig cell tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms. Affected individuals typically present with amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea and rapidly progressive features of virilization. Erythrocytosis can also occur as a result of high testosterone levels.

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Source: Clinical Case Reports - March 26, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Fernando Mendon ça, Selma Souto, Daniela Magalhães, Raquel Portugal, Ana Rita Coelho, Ana Sofia Fernandes, Vera Falcão, Sara Tavares, Inês Portugal, Jorge Beires, Davide Carvalho Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research