Androgenic adult granulosa cell tumor with secondary amenorrhea and elevated luteinizing hormone

Abstract Granulosa cell tumors (GCTs), adult type, are the most common type of ovarian sex cord tumors. Menstrual irregularity, even secondary amenorrhea is frequently observed in premenopausal women bearing GCTs with hormonal activity.

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