arrhenoblastoma of ovary…

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stromal tumor, gonadal stromal tumor, sex cord tumor, androblastoma, arrhenoblastoma, the ovary, ovarian tumor that secretes testosterone, rare tumor that accounts, less than 0.5% of all ovarian tumors, tumors, found in women of all age groups, most common in young women, tumor secretes male hormones which causes, secondary sex changes in women, deepening, the voice, increased facial, body hair, increased size, the clitoris, male pattern baldness, ultrasound, the ovaries, ct scan of pelvis, abdomen to look, tumor spread, blood tests to check levels of hormones which secreted by the tumor, surgery, main treatment, cancer has spread, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stress of illness, helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences, cancer, support group, outcome of this disease depends on the extent of disease, ability to completely remove the tumor, surgery, overall 5-year survival rate is around 70-90%, arrhenoblastoma has a low chance of spreading, metastasis, tumor is detected early, cure rate very good, masculinization, surgical complications depending on the extent of surgery, spread, the tumor, not completely removed, a woman experiencing signs of masculinization, a mass near ovaries, no good screening test, annual gynecological exams, early recognition of signs of masculinization, in the detection.