Recurrent maternal virilization during pregnancy caused by benign androgen-producing ovarian lesions

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1992 Nov;167(5):1342-3. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(11)91713-x.

Abstract

Benign causes of maternal virilization in pregnancy, such as luteoma of pregnancy and hyperreactio luteinalis, are generally believed to resolve completely post partum and not to recur. We present the fifth case in the literature of recurrent maternal virilization in pregnancy. These lesions should be viewed as potentially recurrent and cases should be managed accordingly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Androgens / biosynthesis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / metabolism*
  • Recurrence
  • Thecoma / metabolism*
  • Virilism / etiology*

Substances

  • Androgens