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Preferred term

Luteoma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An ovarian neoplasm composed of LUTEAL CELLS derived from luteinized GRANULOSA CELLS and THECA CELLS. Luteomas respond to GONADOTROPINS, and vary in their hormone production (PROGESTERONE; ESTROGENS; or ANDROGENS). During PREGNANCY, a transient type of luteoma may develop due to an exaggerated LUTEINIZATION of the OVARY.

Entry terms

  • Luteinoma

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HWHNDQ5Q-W

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