An arrhenoblastoma is a rare type of ovarian tumor. The tumor cells release a male sex hormone called testosterone.
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This health problem can happen in girls and women of all age groups. However, it is more common in women between 20 and 30 years of age.
In many women, irregular or absent menstrual periods are the only symptom.
In others, the male hormones released by the tumor may cause:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done.
Blood tests will be done to check hormone levels.
Images may be taken of the pelvis. This can be done with ultrasound.
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Surgery will be done to remove the tumor. Cancer that has spread may also be treated with:
The Endocrine Society
http://www.endo-society.org
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance
https://ocrfa.org
Canadian Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.ca
Ovarian Cancer Canada
http://www.ovariancanada.org
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Last reviewed December 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Beverly Siegal, MD, FACOG