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Leydig Cell (Hilar) Tumor
D efinition — A steroid cell tumor of the ovary arising in hilus cells and characterized by the presence of crystalloids of Reinke.
Clinical Features
Epidemiology
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Uncommon overall, but represents about one fifth of all ovarian steroid cell tumors.
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Patient age has a wide range, but the mean age at presentation is in the mid-50s.
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Most patients are in their sixth or seventh decade.
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