Hyperandrogenism due to ovarian steroid cell tumor in a pediatric patient

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https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v85i1.26876

Keywords:

Hyperandrogenism, Ovarian Neoplasms, Pediatrics

Abstract

Ovarian tumors are rare in pediatrics. In this group, steroid cell tumors represent 0.1% of total cases and there are few reports in the literature. We present the case of an 11-year-old girl who suffered from deeper voice, hirsutism, acne and clitoromegaly. Analysis showed elevated levels of total and free testosterone, normal levels of 17-hydroxyprogesterone. Ultrasound evaluation revealed significant enlargement of the left ovary. The patient underwent left salpingo-oophorectomy. This finding is consistent with an ovarian steroid cell tumor. This is followed by gradual reduction of androgens and clinical improvement. Steroid cell tumors are rare in pediatrics, however, they should be considered as a differential diagnosis when studying patients with symptoms of hyperandrogenism.

Author Biographies

  • Carlos Del Águila-Villar, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño. Lima, Peru

    Médico pediatra endocrinólogo, magister en nutrición. 

  • Sonia Adelaida Pereyra López, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño. Lima, Peru

    Doctora en ciencias de la salud.

  • Rosa Tucto-Manchego, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño. Lima, Peru

    Médico pediatra.

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Published

2024-03-25

Issue

Vol. 85 No. 1 (2024)

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Reporte de Casos

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Del Águila-Villar C, Pereyra López SA, Tucto-Manchego R. Hyperandrogenism due to ovarian steroid cell tumor in a pediatric patient. An Fac med [Internet]. 2024 Mar. 25 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];85(1):80-4. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/26876