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What is Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary?

Pronunciation: /sertoli* leydig* sɛl ˈtumər əv ðə ˈoʊˌvəri/

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary

Definition

A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics in females). Also called androblastoma and arrhenoblastoma.