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Reilly GP, Dunton CJ, Bullock RG, Ure DR, Fritsche H, Ghosh S, Pappas TC, Phan RT. Validation of a deep neural network-based algorithm supporting clinical management of adnexal mass. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1102437. [PMID: 36756174 PMCID: PMC9900123 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1102437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Conservative management of adnexal mass is warranted when there is imaging-based and clinical evidence of benign characteristics. Malignancy risk is, however, a concern due to the mortality rate of ovarian cancer. Malignancy occurs in 10-15% of adnexal masses that go to surgery, whereas the rate of malignancy is much lower in masses clinically characterized as benign or indeterminate. Additional diagnostic tests could assist conservative management of these patients. Here we report the clinical validation of OvaWatch, a multivariate index assay, with real-world evidence of performance that supports conservative management of adnexal masses. Methods OvaWatch utilizes a previously characterized neural network-based algorithm combining serum biomarkers and clinical covariates and was used to examine malignancy risk in prospective and retrospective samples of patients with an adnexal mass. Retrospective data sets were assembled from previous studies using patients who had adnexal mass and were scheduled for surgery. The prospective study was a multi-center trial of women with adnexal mass as identified on clinical examination and indeterminate or asymptomatic by imaging. The performance to detect ovarian malignancy was evaluated at a previously validated score threshold. Results In retrospective, low prevalence (N = 1,453, 1.5% malignancy rate) data from patients that received an independent physician assessment of benign, OvaWatch has a sensitivity of 81.8% [95% confidence interval (CI) 65.1-92.7] for identifying a histologically confirmed malignancy, and a negative predictive value (NPV) of 99.7%. OvaWatch identified 18/22 malignancies missed by physician assessment. A prospective data set had 501 patients where 106 patients with adnexal mass went for surgery. The prevalence was 2% (10 malignancies). The sensitivity of OvaWatch for malignancy was 40% (95% CI: 16.8-68.7%), and the specificity was 87% (95% CI: 83.7-89.7) when patients were included in the analysis who did not go to surgery and were evaluated as benign. The NPV remained 98.6% (95% CI: 97.0-99.4%). An independent analysis set with a high prevalence (45.8%) the NPV value was 87.8% (95% CI: 95% CI: 75.8-94.3%). Conclusion OvaWatch demonstrated high NPV across diverse data sets and promises utility as an effective diagnostic test supporting management of suspected benign or indeterminate mass to safely decrease or delay unnecessary surgeries.
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- Aspira Women’s Health, Austin, TX, United States
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- Aspira Women’s Health, Austin, TX, United States
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Wang G, Zhang R, Li C, Chen A. Characteristics and outcomes analysis of ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCTs): analysis of 15 patients. J Ovarian Res 2021; 14:150. [PMID: 34736487 PMCID: PMC8570032 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-021-00909-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Because of limited information of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCTs), the objective aimed to describe clinical parameters, management and treatment results of SLCTs. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 15 cases with SLCTs, who were treated in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University between 2009 and 2020. Data of clinical parameters and treatment was studied. RESULTS The age ranged 25-69 years. Elevated testosterone was observed in 4 patients. FIGO-stage: 14 were at Ia(10 moderately differentiated, 3 poorly differentiated, 5 retiform pattern).1 was at Ic. Patients with retiform pattern were more likely to exhibit endocrine function (p = 0.019, w = 0.61) and tumor diameter was significantly bigger in no endocrine function (p = 0.012, d = 1.52). All patients received surgical treatment. 8 received postoperative chemotherapy. The median follow-up was 66 months (20-112 months). 1 patient relapsed within 36 months and received cytoreductive surgery. She survived without disease after recurrence treatment. Of 5 patients who performed fertility sparing surgeries with the desire of childbirth, 3 had full-term pregnancy and 1 experienced a miscarriage. Another one has not tried to conceive. CONCLUSION The prognosis of SLCTs is good. Our data showed patients with retiform pattern were more likely to exhibit endocrine function. The diameter of tumor was significantly bigger in no endocrine function. Conservative surgery is the preferred option for patients with the desire of fertility at stage Ia. Postoperative chemotherapy is advised to cases with high-risk factors, but the most effective chemotherapy regimen is still uncertain.
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- Guangning Wang
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO.16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China.,Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO.16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO.16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO.16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China.
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Bala NM, Aragüés JM, Guerra S, Brito D, Valadas C. Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor: Cause of Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2021; 22:e933126. [PMID: 34449760 PMCID: PMC8409458 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.933126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Only 0.5% of all ovarian tumors are Leydig cell tumors and they are generally benign and unilateral. These androgen-secreting tumors lead to virilizing symptoms, most often in postmenopausal women. Because Leydig cell tumors are typically small, diagnosing them accurately can be challenging. CASE REPORT We report the case of a 77-year-old woman who was referred to our Endocrinology Clinic because of a 5-year history of hirsutism (Ferriman-Gallwey score of 11) with no discernible cause. The patient had high levels of serum testosterone and a normal level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. Imaging, including transvaginal ultrasound and pelvic magnetic resonance, revealed a 16-mm uterine nodule, which was suspected to be a submucous leiomyoma, but no adrenal or ovarian lesions. Despite the lack of findings on imaging and because of the high suspicion for an androgen-secreting ovarian tumor, bilateral laparoscopic oophorectomy was performed. Histological examination of the specimen revealed a non-hilar Leydig cell tumor that measured 8 mm in its largest axis. After the surgery, the patient had significant clinical improvement and her laboratory test results normalized. Her sister had the same symptoms and laboratory findings at a similar age, which raised the suspicion of a possible familial genetic syndrome. No genetic testing was performed, however, because the patient's sister declined further diagnostic investigation. CONCLUSIONS Leydig cell tumors are rare, and even when they are small, they can cause symptoms related to androgen excess. As a result, diagnosing them often is challenging.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal
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Ni Y, Zhou X, Wu L, Wu P, Liu Y, Li Y, Cai L, Fu X, Zhang C. Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Multinodular Goiter, Cystic Nephromas and DICER1 Mutations: Case Report and Literature Review. PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 2021; 14:947-953. [PMID: 34377011 PMCID: PMC8349212 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s317153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Introduction DICER1 syndrome is a rare tumor predisposition syndrome caused by germline DICER1 mutation, which is related to a variety of benign and malignant diseases. Our report is the first described case of these three disease phenotypes of DICER1 syndrome. The female patient with a novel germline DICER1 nonsense mutation (c.1088_1089delCTinsAA p.F363X) in exon 8 that was inherited from her mother. In addition to germline DICER1 mutation, two different hotspot somatic DICER1 mutations were detected in her ovarian tissue and goiter tissue. Our report will expand the report of DICER1 mutations in DICER1-syndrome-related diseases and provide case references for further research in the future. Conclusion When the related disease phenotype appears in childhood, it should be considered whether it is DICER1 syndrome. Genetic testing can help diagnose DICER1 syndrome and develop related surveillance strategies. Awareness of the DICER1 syndrome may result in early recognition of these rare pediatric tumors and appropriate therapeutic management.
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- Yanglin Ni
- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- MyGenostics Inc., Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Huai'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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Nef J, Huber DE. Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours: A systematic review of relapsed cases. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 263:261-274. [PMID: 34245994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize the evidence on Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour (SLCT) relapses, and identify the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of patients with recurrent SLCT. METHODS A literature search was undertaken of all published cases of SLCT relapse found in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases between January 1998 and January 2021. All articles in English reporting at least one case of SLCT relapse and mentioning the relapse location or the follow-up data were included. All reported data on relapsed cases were extracted. Student's t-test and Chi-squared test were used for the descriptive analysis, and the Kaplan-Meier statistical method was applied for survival analysis. RESULTS Eighty-five patients from 33 articles were included in this review. The median age was 20 years (range 3-76 years) with a median time to relapse of 14 months (range 1-168 months). Forty-eight percent (36/75) of relapses were local and 52% (39/75) were distant. In the subgroup of conservative primary surgery, contralateral ovarian SLCT events (metachronous or recurrent) were more frequent in the paediatric population than in the adult population (58.3 vs 18.2%; p = 0.005). Eleven cases had multiple relapses. Twenty-one percent (12/57) of cases were treated with conservative surgery after recurrence, and 64.9% (37/57) of cases were treated with radical surgery which tends to have a better 2-year survival rate (78.5% vs 61.0%; p = 0.177). Overall median survival was 48 months after recurrence (95% confidence interval ±21.0 months) with overall 5-year survival of 38.9%. The mean survival time was significantly higher for patients diagnosed at an early stage (I and II) compared with patients diagnosed at an advanced stage (p = 0.003). DISCUSSION The results showed that SLCT relapses have a poor prognosis and occur mainly in young patients, soon after the initial diagnosis. The majority of SLCT relapses are located in the abdominopelvic region. Contralateral ovarian SLCT events (metachronous or recurrent) occurred more frequently in paediatric cases. Multi-modal treatment with surgery and chemotherapy appears to be the best approach. The best chemotherapeutic regimen has yet to be defined.
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- James Nef
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sion Hospital, Sion, Valais, Switzerland; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Huang LJ, Shi LY, Duan J. Clinicopathological analysis of ovarian sertoli-leydig cell tumor with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding as the first symptom: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24922. [PMID: 33787579 PMCID: PMC8021331 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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RATIONAL Ovarian sertoli-leydig cell tumor (OSLCT) is extremely rare. We reported a OSLCT case in whom postmenopausal vaginal bleeding was the first symptom. PATIENT CONCERNS The patient came to our hospital due to postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. DIAGNOSES Serum tumor markers and color Doppler ultrasound for her pelvic cavity were negative. The patient was finally diagnosed with left OSLCT by pathology. It was difficult to make a definite diagnosis before operation, the diagnosis of OSLCT required postoperative pathology in the patients. INTERVENTIONS the patient underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy+bilateral adnexectomy+lysis of pelvic adhesions. OUTCOMES Postoperative laboratory examinations were normal. The patient was discharged from our hospital on the seventh day after operation and came to our hospital for follow-up check in April 2020. Physical and laboratory examinations were normal. LESSONS OSLCT can show different endocrine abnormalities, which are related to the various types of tumor tissues. Missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis are likely to occur in the patients who only have elevated serum testosterone. For the menopausal women with elevated serum testosterone, ovarian tumor shoule be highly suspected after excluding adrenal gland-related diseases.
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- Li-juan Huang
- Medical School, Wuhan University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Obsterics and Gynecology, Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obsterics and Gynecology, Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Koo J, Garrington TP, Kerr K, Treece AL, Cost CR. Pediatric ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors with heterologous rhabdomyosarcoma elements: Clinical case series and review of the literature. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2020; 67:e28621. [PMID: 32729194 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCTs) are rare ovarian neoplasms in pediatric patients. More exceedingly rare are SLCTs that also contain heterologous rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) elements. For these patients, there is no standardized treatment. We report four cases of pediatric SLCT with heterologous RMS elements that were successfully treated with surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy. All four patients are alive and remain in remission.
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- Jane Koo
- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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Cytoreduction with hyperthermic intra peritoneal and intra thoracic chemotherapy for metastatic Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2020; 34:100638. [PMID: 32995452 PMCID: PMC7508684 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2020.100638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sertoli Leydig cell tumor is a rare ovarian neoplasm. Symptoms of androgen excess are typical during presentation. Mainstay of treatment includes cytoreductive surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy. HIPEC is recommend for advanced or recurrent epithelial ovarian tumors. HITOC can be considered for metastatic Sertoli Leydig cell tumor of the chest.
Sertoli Leydig cell tumor (SLCT) is a rare sex-cord stromal tumor of the ovary that generally has a benign course. Here, we report an unusual case of recurrent, metastatic SLCT and its unique management with a combination of cytoreductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy, and systemic chemotherapy.
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Guo Y, Wang J, Li Y, Wang Y. Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors: an analysis of 13 cases. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 302:203-208. [PMID: 32430758 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05588-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the clinical, ultrasound and histopathological characteristics, clinical management, and prognosis of 13 patients with Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCTs) of ovary. METHODS 13 patients with pathologically confirmed ovarian SLCTs at International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital from 2010 and 2019 were included in this study. The clinical, ultrasound and histopathological characteristics, clinical management, and prognosis of 13 patients were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS The age ranged 25-68 years. Of the 8 (62%) patients presenting endocrine symptoms, 4 had post-menopausal hemorrhage, 4 had menstrual irregularity, 2 had androgenic manifestations, 1 had hirsutism, and 1 showed acne with thyroid nodules. 1 patient had elevated cancer antigen 125 (CA125), and 2 had elevated testosterone (T). The other 5 patients showed no symptoms of whom masses were detected incidentally by physical examination. All tumors were at stage I and confined to unilateral ovary. 11 tumors were solid or mixed solid-cystic masses with clear boundaries on ultrasound, and 1 tumor was a cystic mass. 7 tumors were intermediately differentiated and 6 were poorly differentiated, among which 1 case had heterologous elements (poorly differentiated) and 8 had a retiform pattern. Grade 2 endometrial cancer occurred in 2 cases (1 intermediately differentiated and 1 poorly differentiated). One case had multinodular goiter (intermediately differentiated). The patients were classified into endocrine function group (8/13) and no endocrine function (5/13). The proportion of retiform pattern of the group with endocrine function was significantly higher than that of no endocrine function group (p < 0.05). However, the mean age, diameter of tumors, and the proportions of poor differentiation and rupture showed no significant difference. All patients were treated with surgical excision. Three cases underwent surgery twice after the pathological results came out. For the final surgery, 1 patient underwent cystectomy, 3 underwent unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and 9 underwent total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. 7 had received postoperative chemotherapy. All of 13 patients exhibited disease-free survival (DFS) with the longest follow-up time being 9 years. CONCLUSION The clinical characteristics and imaging findings may provide information for the diagnosis of SLCTs. Higher percentage of retiform pattern was found in endocrine function group. Concurrence of Grade 2 endometrial carcinoma with SCLTs was reported. The prognosis of SLCTs is good. Conservative surgery is acceptable for young patients wishing to preserve fertility.
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- Ying Guo
- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. .,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China.
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Gautam P, Rao M, Gothwal M, Garg PK, Bhattacharya S. Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor of Ovary: A Rare Case Report with Heterologous Elements and Focal Marked Anaplasia. Int J Appl Basic Med Res 2019; 9:62-64. [PMID: 30820423 PMCID: PMC6385544 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_84_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor (SLCT) of the ovary is an extremely uncommon neoplasm accounting for <0.5% of all primary ovarian neoplasms. These tumors belong to the category of sex cord-stromal tumors. The tumor has variable clinical and histopathological presentations complicating the diagnosis and therefore the treatment. The presence of heterologous elements is seen in one-fifth of these already rare neoplasms. Herein, we report a case of a 28-year-old female presenting with irregular menses, features of virilization, and abdominal pain. Histopathological examination revealed marked focal anaplasia in this tumor of, otherwise, intermediate differentiation along with the presence of heterologous elements. Reporting of such elements is imperative for adequate treatment and deciding follow-up.
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- Parul Gautam
- Department of Pathology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pathology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Radio Diagnosis, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Weaver TD, Hoang TD, Bergeron AE, Shakir MKM. VISUAL VIGNETTE. Endocr Pract 2018; 25:508. [PMID: 30289303 DOI: 10.4158/ep-2018-0456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Travis D Weaver
- From the 1Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- From the 1Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Pathology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- From the 1Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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Boussios S, Moschetta M, Zarkavelis G, Papadaki A, Kefas A, Tatsi K. Ovarian sex-cord stromal tumours and small cell tumours: Pathological, genetic and management aspects. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2017; 120:43-51. [PMID: 29198337 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Non-epithelial ovarian cancers (NEOC) constitute a group of uncommon malignancies and their treatment is still a challenging task. Collectively, these tumours account for about 10% of all ovarian cancers and occur in all age groups from childhood to old-age. They include malignancies of germ cell origin, sex cord-stromal cell origin, and a variety of extremely rare ovarian cancers, such as small-cell carcinomas and sarcomas. Each of these classifications encompasses multiple histologic subtypes. It is imperative that these rare tumours are managed with accurate diagnosis, staging, and treatment, to optimise the outcome. The aetiology and molecular origins of each sub-group of NEOC remain largely unresolved, and international cooperation to promote high quality translational research is crucial. Much effort has been made into researching the molecular mechanisms underlying epithelial ovarian cancers, but far less is known about the genetic changes in NEOC. In this article, it is provided an overview of the current knowledge on the incidence, clinical presentation, pathology, genetics, therapeutic interventions, survival and prognostic factors of adult and juvenile granulosa cell tumours (GrCT), Sertoli-Leydig Cell tumours (SLCT) and small cell carcinoma of the ovary. We also consider future potential therapeutic targets in these rare cancers.
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- Stergios Boussios
- Department of Medical Oncology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Stavros Niarchou Avenue, 45110, Ioannina, Greece.
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- Drug Development Unit, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, 93 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AD, UK; University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Stavros Niarchou Avenue, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Stavros Niarchou Avenue, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Stavros Niarchou Avenue, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- Gynaecology Unit, General Hospital "G. Hatzikosta", Makrigianni Avenue, 45001, Ioannina, Greece
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Yee FZY, Tan GHC, Chia CS, Soo KC, Teo MCC. Uncommon indications for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Pleura Peritoneum 2017; 2:129-136. [PMID: 30911642 DOI: 10.1515/pp-2017-0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has changed treatment for selected patients with peritoneal metastases (PM) arising from appendiceal, colorectal, epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal and gastric cancers. However, the results of CRS with HIPEC remain unclear in PM from other tumor histologies. Methods We report a series of 10 patients who underwent CRS and HIPEC between 2006 and 2015, for PM arising from uncommon tumor origins. Results Ten patients with PM from uncommon tumor origins underwent CRS and HIPEC. Median age was 46.5 years. Two patients had ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCT) and two had small bowel adenocarcinomas. The other histologies included: ovarian transitional cell carcinoma, ovarian granulosa cell tumor, endometroid adenocarcinoma, endocervical adenocarcinoma, synovial sarcoma, and ovarian leiomyosarcoma. Median peritoneal cancer index was 9 (2-18) and complete cytoreduction was achieved for all patients. Median follow-up was 14 months (2-100), and median time to recurrence from CRS and HIPEC was 16.0 months by Kaplan-Meier estimate. Four patients remain alive and disease-free, five are alive with disease, and one had died with disease. Median survival was not reached. Conclusions Eight of ten patients with peritoneal metastases in the above rare indications survived 10 months or more after CRS and HIPEC. These encouraging results are a rationale for prospective clinical trials in these tumor histologies.
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- Francis Zheng Yi Yee
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Wang Y, Chen J, Yang W, Mo F, Senz J, Yap D, Anglesio MS, Gilks B, Morin GB, Huntsman DG. The oncogenic roles of DICER1 RNase IIIb domain mutations in ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors. Neoplasia 2016; 17:650-60. [PMID: 26408257 PMCID: PMC4674484 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2015.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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DICER1, an endoribonuclease required for microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis, is essential for embryogenesis and the development of many organs including ovaries. We have recently identified somatic hotspot mutations in RNase IIIb domain of DICER1 in half of ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors, a rare class of sex-cord stromal cell tumors in young women. These hotspot mutations lost IIIb cleavage activity of DICER1 in vitro and failed to produce 5p-derived miRNAs in mouse Dicer1-null ES cells. However, the oncogenic potential of these hotspot DICER1 mutations has not been studied. Here, we further revealed that the global expression of 5p-derived miRNAs was dramatically reduced in ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors carrying DICER1 hotspot mutations compared with those without DICER1 hotspot mutation. The miRNA production defect was associated with the deregulation of genes controlling cell proliferation and the cell fate. Using an immortalized human granulosa cell line, SVOG3e, we determined that the D1709N-DICER1 hotspot mutation failed to produce 5p-derived miRNAs, deregulated the expression of several genes that control gonadal differentiation and cell proliferation, and promoted cell growth. Re-expression of let-7 significantly inhibited the growth of D1709N-DICER1 SVOG3e cells, accompanied by the suppression of key regulators of cell cycle control and ovarian gonad differentiation. Taken together, our data revealed that DICER1 hotspot mutations cause systemic loss of 5p-miRNAs that can both drive pseudodifferentiation of testicular elements and cause oncogenic transformation in the ovary.
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- Yemin Wang
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Cancer Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Jeong K, Lee SR, Park S. A Rare Case of Intra-Endometrial Leiomyoma of Uterus Simulating Degenerated Submucosal Leiomyoma Accompanied by a Large Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor. Yonsei Med J 2016; 57:523-6. [PMID: 26847310 PMCID: PMC4740550 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2016.57.2.523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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A 50-year-old peri-menopausal woman presented with hard palpable mass on her lower abdomen and anemia from heavy menstrual bleeding. Ultrasonography showed a 13×12 cm sized hypoechoic solid mass in pelvis and a 2.5×2 cm hypoechoic cystic mass in uterine endometrium. Abdomino-pelvic computed tomography revealed a hypodense pelvic mass without enhancement, suggesting a leiomyoma of intraligamentary type or sex cord tumor of right ovary with submucosal myoma of uterus. Laparoscopy revealed a large Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of right ovary with a very rare entity of intra-endometrial uterine leiomyoma accompanied by adenomyosis. The final diagnosis of ovarian sex-cord tumor (Sertoli-Leydig cell), stage Ia with intra-endometrial leiomyoma with adenomyosis, was made. Considering the large size of the tumor and poorly differentiated nature, 6 cycles of chemotherapy with Taxol and Carboplatin regimen were administered. There is neither evidence of major complications nor recurrence during 20 months' follow-up.
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- Kyungah Jeong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Braun R, Peter A, Warmann S, Fuchs J, Binder G. Fast intraoperative testosterone assay confirms the location of an ovarian virilizing tumor in a young girl. Horm Res Paediatr 2013; 79:110-3. [PMID: 22832040 DOI: 10.1159/000339683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Accepted: 05/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The detection of testosterone-producing ovarian tumors in childhood and adolescence by imaging techniques only can be difficult because of the tumors' radiological structure and sometimes diminutive size. We describe an 11.5-year-old girl with a 9-month history of voice deepening, mild hirsutism, minor acne, increased growth velocity, weight gain, and clitoromegaly. Laboratory investigation revealed an extremely elevated serum testosterone level without any additional endocrine abnormalities. Abdominal ultrasound and MRI showed a sparsely noticeable solid mass in the center of the right ovary. At laparotomy, blood was selectively drawn from the right and the left ovarian veins. Rapid testosterone measurement revealed a 70-fold higher testosterone concentration in the right ovarian vein within 45 min. Based on this finding, a right salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. The patient's postoperative testosterone level declined within 24 h. The histopathological diagnosis was Leydig cell tumor. In conclusion, the implementation of a fast intraoperative testosterone assay enabled the localization and curative therapy of a Leydig cell tumor. This technique seems to be a good alternative to preoperative selective venous blood sampling when body imaging does not unveil the tumor's site.
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- R Braun
- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Children's Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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A case of successful salvage chemotherapy of recurrent ovarian sertoli-leydig cell tumor. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2013; 56:198-200. [PMID: 24328002 PMCID: PMC3784121 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.2013.56.3.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2012] [Revised: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 12/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Sertoli-Leydig tumors tend to relapse early and due to their rarity, limited data are available regarding a role of chemotherapy in the management of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors. We present a case of recurrent ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor whose salvage treatment was successful with paclitaxel and carboplatin chemotherapy.
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Guo L, Yang X, Zhu H, Qiu W, Shi X, Huang B, Duan T. Sertoli–Leydig cell tumor presenting hyperestrogenism in a postmenopausal woman: A case report and review of the literature. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2012; 51:620-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2012.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Leydig cell tumors in children: contrasting clinical, hormonal, anatomical, and molecular characteristics in boys and girls. J Pediatr 2012; 161:1147-52. [PMID: 22727875 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2012] [Revised: 04/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical, hormonal, anatomical, and molecular characteristics of Leydig cell tumors, a very rare cause of progressive hyperandrogenism in children. STUDY DESIGN Description of a 9-year-old boy with isosexual precocious pseudopuberty, and of a 12-year-old girl with rapidly progressive virilization, both due to a pure Leydig cell tumor. Review of all cases of pediatric Leydig cell tumors published since 1999 (when the first somatic mutations of the luteinizing hormone receptor were described) and reporting hormonal and/or molecular data. RESULTS Boys (n = 24) are younger than girls (n = 12) at diagnosis (median 6.5 vs 13.0 years, P = .04). Plasma gonadotrophins are more often completely suppressed in boys (6 cases) than in girls (2 cases). Pure Leydig cell tumors are exceedingly rare in girls (2 cases), who most often have Sertoli-Leydig tumors. These tumors affect either testis equally (11 left, 13 right) but occur more often in the left ovary (8 left, 3 right). Activating mutations of the alpha-subunit of the G(s) stimulatory protein have not been found in either boys or girls and activating mutations of the luteinizing hormone receptor have only been found in boys. CONCLUSIONS Leydig cell tumors in children display clinical, hormonal, anatomical, and molecular sexual dimorphism.
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A clinicopathological analysis of 40 cases of ovarian Sertoli–Leydig cell tumors. Gynecol Oncol 2012; 127:384-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.07.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2012] [Revised: 07/23/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sigismondi C, Gadducci A, Lorusso D, Candiani M, Breda E, Raspagliesi F, Cormio G, Marinaccio M, Mangili G. Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors. A retrospective MITO study. Gynecol Oncol 2012; 125:673-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2012] [Revised: 03/10/2012] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Retiform Sertoli–Leydig cell tumor of ovary in a 9-year-old girl: case report and review of the literature. Int J Clin Oncol 2011; 16:705-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10147-011-0186-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2010] [Accepted: 01/06/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Acute abdomen due to rupture of Sertoli cell tumor. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2009; 281:557-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-1178-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2009] [Accepted: 06/30/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Niedziela M. Virilizing ovarian tumor in a 14-year-old female with a prior familial multinodular goiter. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2008; 51:543-5. [PMID: 18570301 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.21675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A 14-year-old female presented with intermittent abdominal pain, deepening of voice and amenorrhoea for 4 months. Twelve months earlier she had had a thyroidectomy because of familial multinodular goiter and had, subsequently, received substitution with L-thyroxine. At the time of admission, a high serum testosterone level was detected. The dexamethasone suppression test confirmed the hormonal autonomy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) visualized a solid tumor within the left ovary. The pathological diagnosis after left salpingo-oophorectomy was Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor. The patient has remained disease-free for 6 years.
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- Marek Niedziela
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, 2nd Chair of Pediatrics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
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Sachdeva P, Arora R, Dubey C, Sukhija A, Daga M, Singh DK. Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor: a rare ovarian neoplasm. Case report and review of literature. Gynecol Endocrinol 2008; 24:230-4. [PMID: 18382911 DOI: 10.1080/09513590801953465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a gonadal tumor of the sex cord-stromal type. It is a rare tumor comprising 0.1 to 0.5% of all ovarian tumors. Management of these cases poses a difficult therapeutic challenge. CASE A 13-year-old girl presented with acute urinary retention, excessive hair growth and deepening of the voice. A mass the size of a 28-week gravid uterus was arising from the pelvis. Serum testosterone level was raised to 145.2 ng/dl. Computed tomography revealed a heterogeneously hypoechoic, solid cystic mass arising from the left adnexa. Left salpingo-oophorectomy was done. A histopathological diagnosis of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor (intermediate, Meyers type II) was given. CONCLUSION Patients with Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors present with signs of defeminization followed by masculinization. Age of the patient, stage of the disease and degree of tumor differentiation based on morphology are the most important factors to consider in the management of the case.
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- Poonam Sachdeva
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maulana Azad Medical College and associated L. N. Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Sun X, Hawkins H, Castro CY, Eltorky MA. Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural analysis of a poorly differentiated pediatric age Sertoli–Leydig cell tumor. Exp Mol Pathol 2007; 82:63-7. [PMID: 17022971 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2006.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2006] [Revised: 08/12/2006] [Accepted: 08/23/2006] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCT) are rare in young women. They are divided into six categories based on the degree of differentiation and the presence of heterologous elements. Less than 15% of these tumors are poorly differentiated. A 14-year-old obese African-American girl presented with amenorrhea, progressive abdominal pain, and increasing abdominal girth. Pelvic CT revealed a 10 x 9 x 9 cm right adnexal mass which was resected successfully. The gross appearance was dark tan and red with central hemorrhage and necrosis. Microscopically, this was poorly differentiated with compact aggregates of moderate size oval to elongated cells separated by zones of edematous stroma containing scattered spindle shape cells. Areas of ill-formed tubules and primitive cords were present. Clusters of Leydig cells were observed. The oval and spindle cells showed multiple mitoses and were diffusely positive for inhibin and patchy but strong positivity for calretinin. Both preoperative and postoperative studies revealed no metastases. Serum alpha-fetal protein (AFP), androgen, and dihydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) were elevated.
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- Xichun Sun
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555-0588, USA
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Lenhard M, Kuemper C, Ditsch N, Diebold J, Stieber P, Friese K, Burges A. Use of novel serum markers in clinical follow-up of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours. Clin Chem Lab Med 2007; 45:657-61. [PMID: 17484630 DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2007.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours of the ovary account for only 0.2% of malignant ovarian tumours. Two-thirds of all patients become apparent due to the tumour's hormone production. METHODS A 41-year-old patient (gravida 4, para 4) presented with dyspnoea, enlarged abdominal girth and melaena. Diagnostic imaging was suspicious for an ovarian cancer. The standard tumour marker for ovarian cancer (CA 125) was elevated to 984 U/mL. RESULTS Surgical exploration of the abdomen revealed a mouldering tumour of both adnexes extending to the level of the navel. Frozen sections showed an undifferentiated carcinoma of unknown origin. Radical surgery was performed. The final histological report described a malignant sex-cord stroma tumour, a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour, emanating from both ovaries. Analysis of preoperative blood serum showed elevated levels of CYFRA 21-1 (10.4 ng/mL), neuron-specific enolase (36.2 ng/mL), oestradiol (485 pg/mL) and CA-125 (984 U/mL). Adjuvant chemotherapy and regional hyperthermia were performed due to the malignant potential and incomplete resection of the tumour. CONCLUSIONS Undifferentiated Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours show a poor clinical course. As only two-thirds of patients with this rare disease present with elevated hormone levels, new markers deserve further investigation to offer more specific, individualised tumour monitoring.
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- Miriam Lenhard
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Grosshadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.
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de Oliveira Franzin CMM, Kraft ML, Faundes D, Zeferino LC, Alvarenga M, Marussi EF. Detection of ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors exclusively by color Doppler sonography. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2006; 25:1327-30. [PMID: 16998106 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2006.25.10.1327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Caringella A, Loizzi V, Resta L, Ferreri R, Loverro G. A case of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2006; 16:435-8. [PMID: 16445673 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2006.00203.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor belongs to the group of sex cord-stromal tumors of the ovary. These neoplasms account for less than 0.5% of all ovarian tumors and are more often encountered in young women between the ages of 20 and 30 years who usually become virilized. We described an unusual case of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor in a postmenopausal women who presented with a solid right pelvic mass, a large amount of ascites, and laboratory tests revealing an elevated CA125, all suggesting a pelvic malignancy. Although five similar cases of postmenopausal women with Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of ovary have been reported in the literature, we believe that this is an useful addition to the literature.
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- A Caringella
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Gheorghisan-Galateanu A, Fica S, Terzea DC, Caragheorgheopol A, Horhoianu V. Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor - a rare androgen secreting ovarian tumor in postmenopausal women. Case report and review of literature. J Cell Mol Med 2003; 7:461-71. [PMID: 14754515 PMCID: PMC6740084 DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2003.tb00249.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCT) constitute only 1-0.5% of all primary ovarian neoplasms. We report a SLCT in a postmenopausal woman aged 69 years. The physical examination revealed severe hirsutism. Basal hormonal evaluation showed high plasma testosterone and estradiol values, with suppressed plasma gonadotropins. Computer tomograph scan revealed a right ovarian tumor mass of 4,3/3 cm, confirming an androgen secreting ovarian tumor. The histopathological and immunocytochemical examination established the diagnosis of well differentiated Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor. The tumor was positive for cytokeratin KL 1 and S-100 protein and, in isolated tumor cells, positive for alpha-fetoprotein. Postsurgical evolution was favorable; controls after 6 months and 3,5 years showed marked reduction of hirsutism, normal plasma testosterone values and gonadotropins in normal postmenopausal range. We discuss the complex aspects of etiology and pathogenesis, the clinical and hormonal settings, the role of immunocytochemical markers in diagnosis, as well as the therapy and the prognostic features of this ovarian tumor.
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- Ancuta Gheorghisan-Galateanu
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
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Imai A, Furui T, Iida K, Tamaya T. Gynecologic tumors and symptoms in childhood and adolescence. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2001; 13:469-73. [PMID: 11547027 DOI: 10.1097/00001703-200110000-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Although tumors are rarely seen in girls, they should be considered in differential diagnosis because of the high incidence of potential malignancy in genital tumors compared with adults. Ultrasonography can quickly evaluate the underlying cause of genital symptoms or signs and allow timely intervention, while magnetic resonance imaging accurately measures the extent and location of the vaginal lesion. As a result of modern progress in the chemotherapy regimens, the prompt and precise detection of either benign or malignant tumors can lead to both cure and preservation of fertility with conservative surgery whenever possible. With the widespread use of obstetrical ultrasonography, fetal abdominal tumors are being diagnosed with increasing frequency. Most of these tumors will undergo spontaneous resolution within the first few months of life.
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- A Imai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.
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