Ovarian steroid cell tumor in a teenager masquerading as polycystic ovary syndrome: a case report and literature review

Ovarian steroid cell tumor in a teenager masquerading as polycystic ovary syndrome: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Adolescent patients presenting with hyperandrogenic symptoms often receive a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, accurate diagnosis is crucial because the symptoms of rare conditions, such as ovarian steroid cell tumor (OSCT), can mimic PCOS. Case summary An 1...

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Main Authors: Zhongyi Zhu, Risna Begam Mohammed Nazar, Xuan Zuo, Kaixuan Yang, Ting Wu, Yijing Zhang, Chenyan He, Kehui Xu, Yuedong He, Lin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Subjects:
Ovarian steroid cell tumor
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Misdiagnosis
Hyperandrogenism
Rare ovarian tumors
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01697-0
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