The ovarian tumor which is most likely to be associated with virilization
Correct Answer: Seoli-Leydig cell tumor
Description: Seoli-Leydig cell tumor / Arrhenoblastomas Occur commonly in the third and fouh decades of life. Rare tumors They secrete androgens and cause defeminization followed by masculinization. Virilization: Permanent changes Hoarsness Breast atrophy Clitoromegaly Oligomenorrhea to amenorrhea Benign Rapid onst hirsutism Ovarian tumours which produce male sex hormones are called virilizing tumours.
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