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30-sample q - cappacino - ArchivalUser - 06-04-2015
30.
A 40-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 6-month history of increased facial hair growth. Her last menstrual period was 4 months ago. She is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall and weighs 70 kg (154 lb); BMI is 26 kg/m2 . Her pulse is 80/min, and blood pressure is 130/82 mm Hg. Physical examination shows temporal balding and coarse dark hair on the upper lip and chin. Pelvic examination shows clitoral enlargement. Her serum testosterone concentration is increased. Serum concentrations of androstenedione, dehydroepiandrosterone, and urinary 17-ketosteroids are within the reference ranges. Ultrasonography of the pelvis shows a 12-cm ovarian mass. Which of the following best describes this mass?
(A) Granulosa tumor
(B) Ovarian carcinoid
© Sertoli-Leydig tumor
(D) Teratoma
(E) Thecoma
why is it not A and why is it C?
Please provide clear explanation
0 - ArchivalUser - 06-04-2015
A and E are estrogen secreting tumor
c is testosterone secreting tumor
0 - ArchivalUser - 06-05-2015
Thank you for your help!
