Journal of Medical and Surgical
Research (JMSR)


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Pages: 258-260

Date of Publication: 30-Nov--0001

Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor: a Neo-natal Revelation.

Author: Aboubacar Sidiky N'DIAYE, Yahdi Viche, Nadia Cherradi, Rachida Dafiri

Category: JMSR Oncology

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Abstract:

The juvenile granulosa cell tumors of the ovary tumors belong to the group of stroma and sex cord tumors. These are rare tumors representing 1 - 2% of ovarian tumors. These tumors are involved in ovarian hormone function, responsible for the synthesis of hormones (estrogen, corticosteroids), which explains the hormonal dysfunctions associated with these cancers. The juvenile granulosa cell tumors occur in older children, usually before the age of 20 years old, with a maximum frequency in pre puberty. We report an exceptional case of a granulosa tumor in a four- month infant

Keywords: Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumors, Neo-natal, Tomodensitometry, Immunohistochemistry.