Laparoscopic management of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors of the ovary. A report of two cases.

BACKGROUND

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a rare ovarian tumor with an incidence of < .5% of all ovarian tumors. Laparotomy is the standard approach to these cases.

CASES: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors were diagnosed in two young, nulliparous, infertile women. Both presented with secondary amenorrhea. Virilization was found in one. Their testosterone levels were high, and sonography revealed a solid, echogenic mass in the fornix. Laparoscopic removal was performed. Both women achieved normal menstruation one month after the operation, and one became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy infant.

CONCLUSION

There are very few case reports of laparoscopic removal of such tumors. Laparoscopic surgery, which is minimally invasive and cosmetically acceptable and has a speedy recovery, should be the approach of choice for these patients.