Virilizing Ovarian Tumor

    July 2024 in “ Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies ”
    Sivagurunathan Sutharsan
    TLDR In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
    The document discusses a case of a 69-year-old post-menopausal woman with virilizing ovarian tumor, presenting with increased hair growth and high testosterone levels. Imaging revealed a left ovarian mass, and subsequent surgery confirmed a steroid cell tumor of the ovary. Post-operative results showed normalization of testosterone levels and improvement in symptoms. The study concludes that in post-menopausal women, signs of virilization and elevated testosterone should prompt investigation for malignancy, distinguishing between adrenal and ovarian origins to avoid poor prognosis.
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