Arrhenoblastoma of ovary
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
This is a rare tumor that accounts for less than 0.5% of all ovarian tumors. These tumors are found in women of all age groups, but are most common in young women.
This tumor secretes male hormones, which causes secondary sex changes in women including:
- Deepening of the voice
- Increased facial and body hair
- Increased size of the clitoris
- Male pattern baldness
- Ultrasound of the ovaries
- CT scan of pelvis and abdomen to look for tumor spread
- Blood tests to check levels of hormones that may be secreted by the tumor
Surgery is the main treatment. If the cancer has spread, chemotherapy or radiation therapy should be considered.
The outcome of this disease depends on its extent, and the ability to completely remove the tumor with surgery. The overall 5-year survival rate is 70 - 90%.
Fortunately, arrhenoblastoma has a low chance of spreading. If the tumor is detected early, the cure rate can be very good.
- Masculinization as described above.
- Surgical complications depending on the extent of surgery.
- Spread of the tumor if it is not completely removed.
Call your health care provider if you are a woman experiencing signs of masculinization or if you feel a mass near your ovaries.
There is no good screening test. Annual gynecological exams and early recognition of signs of masculinization are important in the detection of the disease.
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