Ovarian stromal hyperthecosis
Ovarian stromal hyperthecosis
Definition
A non-neoplastic disorder that usually affects postmenopausal women. It is characterized by the leuteinization of ovarian stromal cells. The ovaries are bilaterally involved and enlarged. When it affects women in reproductive age, it causes virilization, high blood pressure, and increased insulin levels.
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ovaries | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ovaries | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |