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Alternative names
Stromal tumor; Gonadal stromal tumor; Sex cord tumor; AndroblastomaDefinition Return to top
Arrhenoblastoma of the ovary is an ovarian tumor that secretes testosterone.Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
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.Symptoms Return to top
This tumor secretes male hormones which causes secondary sex changes in women including:Signs and tests Return to top
Treatment Return to top
Surgery is the main treatment. If the cancer has spread, chemotherapy or radiation therapy should be considered.Support Groups Return to top
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. See cancer - support group.Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
The outcome of this disease depends on the extent of disease and the ability to completely remove the tumor with surgery. The overall 5-year survival rate is around 70-90%.
Fortunately, arrhenoblastoma has a low chance of spreading (metastasis). If the tumor is detected early, the cure rate may be very good.
Complications Return to top
Calling your health care provider Return to top
Call your health care provider if you are a woman experiencing signs of masculinization or if you feel a mass near your ovaries.
Prevention Return to top
There is no good screening test. Annual gynecological exams and early recognition of signs of masculinization are important in the detection of the disease. Update Date: 4/23/2004 Updated by: Samuel Blackman, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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