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June 26, 2026CureusOpen Access

Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Presenting With Postmenopausal Bleeding and Hyperandrogenism: A Case Report

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SMSupreet MahurkarSSS. SumiJCJaya Cherian

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Overview

Case report reveals androgen-secreting ovarian tumor in a woman with postmenopausal bleeding, highlighting importance of reevaluation.

Key Points

  • To discuss a rare case of an androgen-secreting steroid cell tumor presenting with postmenopausal bleeding and symptoms of hyperandrogenism.
  • Reported a 60-year-old woman who experienced postmenopausal bleeding attributed to hormone replacement therapy.
  • Investigated persistent hirsutism and elevated serum testosterone with multidisciplinary team input.
  • Conducted bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for definitive diagnosis.
  • Confirmed diagnosis of steroid cell tumor of the left ovary, FIGO stage IA.
  • Achieved complete biochemical and clinical resolution post-surgery.
  • Highlighted the need to reassess postmenopausal women presenting with hyperandrogenic symptoms.

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Mahurkar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3e1995030ad1a9b3092465https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.111421
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