Pure Sertoli cell tumor of the right ovary managed with fertility-sparing surgery: a case report.

Yohannis Derbew Molla, Suleiman Ayalew Belay, Abebaw Muhabaw Zegeye, Samuel Addisu Abera, Endeshaw Asaye Kindie, Getachew Shiferaw Yigezaw

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Yohannis Derbew MollaDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Maraki Street, Gondar City, Central Gondar Zone, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Suleiman Ayalew BelaySchool of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Maraki Street, Gondar City, Central Gondar Zone, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2664-9452

Abebaw Muhabaw ZegeyeDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Maraki Street, Gondar City, Central Gondar Zone, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Samuel Addisu AberaDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Maraki Street, Gondar City, Central Gondar Zone, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Endeshaw Asaye KindieDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Maraki Street, Gondar City, Central Gondar Zone, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Getachew Shiferaw YigezawDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Maraki Street, Gondar City, Central Gondar Zone, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.

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Sertoli cell tumors (SCTs) of the ovary are rare sex cord-stromal neoplasms. We describe a 37-year-old Ethiopian woman (G2P2) with six months of progressive lower abdominal pain but no virilization. Ultrasound revealed a solid 11 cm right adnexal mass. Hormonal profile was normal. An open fertility-sparing right salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. Histopathology confirmed a FIGO Stage IA well-differentiated pure SCT. Postoperative surveillance was conducted via clinical pelvic examinations and abdominal/pelvic ultrasounds every three months. At 12-month follow-up, there was no recurrence. This case highlights that SCTs may be hormonally inactive; histopathologic evaluation remains decisive, and fertility-preserving surgery is a safe option in early-stage lesions.

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ovarian neoplasmSertoli cell tumorsex cord stromal tumor

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PMID42438668

DOI10.1093/omcr/omag131

PMCPMC13356590

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