%0 Journal Article
%T Hyperandrogenism due to ovarian tumour mimicking PCOS: a case report
%A Padmaja Pidaparthy
%J International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
%D 2013
%I Medip Academy
%R 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20130954
%X Hyperandrogenism is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive age group. While 82% of the cases are due to PCOS, steroid cell tumours account for less than 1% of cases. These tumours are mostly seen in perimenopausal women and 25-30% of these tumours show malignant potential. Hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the recommended treatment. In a young patient unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and subsequent follow up can be offered. We present one such rare case of a young patient coming with menstrual irregularities, virilising symptoms and infertility, all features mimicking PCOS. She was diagnosed with a steroid cell tumour and successfully treated. [Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2013; 2(3.000): 482-484]
%K Hyperandrogenism
%K Steroid cell tumours of the ovary
%K Steroid producing tumours
%U http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=41040