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Leydig Cell Tumor

Pure leydig cell tumour of the ovary in a post-menopausal patient with severe hyperandrogenism and erythrocytosis

Demet Ozgil YetkinCerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Istanbul, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Esra Terzi DemirsoyCerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Istanbul, Turkey
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Pinar KadiogluCerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Istanbul, Turkey
Pages 237-240 | Received 10 Feb 2010, Accepted 27 Apr 2010, Published online: 02 Jun 2010

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