androblastoma

androblastoma
A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics in females). Also called arrhenoblastoma and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary.

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  • androblastoma — neoplasia de los órganos reproductores cuyas células simulan a las de los túbulos del testículo, segregando hormonas sexuales masculinas y dando lugar a virilización en las mujeres. Arrenoblastoma CIE 10 [véase… …   Diccionario médico

  • androblastoma — (arrhenoblastoma) n. a rare tumour of the ovary, composed of Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, or both. It can produce male or female hormones and may give rise to masculinization; in children it may cause precocious puberty. Up to 30% of these… …   Medical dictionary

  • androblastoma — arrhenoblastoma; n. a rare tumour of the ovary, composed of Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, or both. It can produce male or female hormones and may give rise to masculinization; in children it may cause precocious puberty. Up to 30% of these tumours …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • андробластома — (androblastoma; андро + бластома) см. Арренобластома …   Большой медицинский словарь

  • андробластома яичника диффузная — (androblastoma ovarii diffusum) см. Опухоль из клеток Лейдига …   Большой медицинский словарь

  • Андробласто́ма — (androblastoma; Андро + Бластома) см. Арренобластома …   Медицинская энциклопедия

  • Андробласто́ма яи́чника диффу́зная — (androblastoma ovarii diffusum) см. Опухоль из клеток Лейдига …   Медицинская энциклопедия

  • adenoma ovarii testiculare — androblastoma (def. 2) …   Medical dictionary

  • adenoma tubulare testiculare ovarii — androblastoma (def. 2) …   Medical dictionary

  • gonadal stromal tumor — androblastoma (def. 1) …   Medical dictionary

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