Ovarian sertoli-leydig cell tumour with heterologus elements masquerading as mucinous tumour on frozen section: A case report

Swati Sharma, Manna Valiathan, Sandeep Kumar, Sukriti Kapoor

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Abstract

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour (SLCT) is an extremely rare ovarian neoplasm. This tumour is characterized by excessive proliferation of normal testicular structures sertoli and leydig cells. These cells are seen in varying proportions and exhibit varying degrees of differentiation. We report a case of primary ovarian SLCT with heterologus elements in a 17-year-old girl which was misdiagnosed on frozen section as mucinous cystic neoplasm. We discuss the clinicopathologic features of SLCT along with the unusual features seen in this case.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume9
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-07-2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Clinical Biochemistry

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