ISSN:
1619-7089
Keywords:
Leydig cell tumor
;
ovarian neoplasm
;
hirsutism
;
virilism
;
radionuclide imaging
;
iodocholesterol imaging
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A Leydig (Hilus)-cell tumor of the ovary was diagnosed in a 54-year-old woman with severe hirsutism and virilization. This case is unique in that (1) it was diagnosed in a postmenopausal female 24 years after ovarian irradiation for sterilization, and (2) the tumor was successfully localized preoperatively using 131I-19-iodocholesterol scintigraphy. This nuclear scanning technique may be of use in documenting the biologic activity of ovarian masses and in localizing functioning ovarian tumors which are too small to palpate or to localize by other means.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00440954
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