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  • Title: Laparoscopic management of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors of the ovary. A report of two cases.
    Author: Kriplani A, Agarwal N, Roy KK, Manchanda R, Singh MK.
    Journal: J Reprod Med; 2001 May; 46(5):493-6. PubMed ID: 11396379.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a rare ovarian tumor with an incidence of < .5% of all ovarian tumors. Laparotomy is the standard approach to these cases. CASES: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors were diagnosed in two young, nulliparous, infertile women. Both presented with secondary amenorrhea. Virilization was found in one. Their testosterone levels were high, and sonography revealed a solid, echogenic mass in the fornix. Laparoscopic removal was performed. Both women achieved normal menstruation one month after the operation, and one became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy infant. CONCLUSION: There are very few case reports of laparoscopic removal of such tumors. Laparoscopic surgery, which is minimally invasive and cosmetically acceptable and has a speedy recovery, should be the approach of choice for these patients.
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