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What is
sex cord-stromal tumor
?Pronunciation: /sɛks kɔrd stromal* ˈtumər/
sex cord-stromal tumor
Definition
A rare type of cancer that forms in the tissues that support the ovaries or testes. These tumors may release sex hormones. Sex cord-stromal tumors include granulosa cell, Sertoli cell, and Leydig cell tumors. Also called sex cord tumor and sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor.