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Androblastoma

Medical Definition: A neoplasm arising from the ovarian stroma. It commonly causes defeminization.
Guide Notes: coord IM with OVARIAN NEOPLASMS (IM)
Androblastoma Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor - An ovarian tumor usually of low-grade malignancy occurring most frequently in the third and fourth decades, with 75% seen in women under 40. It is rare, representing less than .02% of ovarian cancers. The tumor typically produces androgens with virilization being noted in 70-85% of the patients. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1684)

Androblastoma Medical Definitions and Terms

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