A Case of Granulosa Cell Tumour with Atypical Presentation

Authors

  • Shanjida Kabir Assistant Professor, Dept of Obs and Gynae, USTC, Chittagong
  • Afroza Mojumder Associate Professor, Dept of Obs and Gynae, USTC, Chittagong
  • Shahanaj Sharmin Associate Professor, Dept of Obs and Gynae, CMSOGH, Chittagong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v37i4.43351

Keywords:

Granulosa cell tumour, virilization

Abstract

Introduction: Granulosa cell tumour is one of the rare variations of ovarian tumour. As the Granulosa cells secrets Estradiol, the patient with granulosa cell tumour usually present with features of precautious puberty. But our patient present with androgenic features, which inspires us to report this atypical case. Materials and methods: This young patient admitted in BBMH, as a diagnosed case of ovarian tumour with features of virilisation. Evaluation of patient with history taking, clinical examination and investigations are done, and information is noted accordingly. Conclusion: Features of virilisation are a nightmare for a lady of 16 years old. So during management of this patient proper counselling is very crucial and during surgery ovarian reserve should be maintained as far as possible considering her future quality of life and obstetric outcome.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2019; 37(4): 202-204

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

Kabir, S., Mojumder, A., & Sharmin, S. (2019). A Case of Granulosa Cell Tumour with Atypical Presentation. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 37(4), 202–204. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v37i4.43351

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 4 (2019)

Section

Case Reports

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