Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumour and DICER1 Mutation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours of the ovary (SLCT) are rare tumours predominantly caused by mutations in the DICER1 gene. We present a patient with a unilateral SLCT who had an underlying germline DICER1 gene mutation. We discuss the underlying pathology, risks, and screening opportunities available to...

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Veröffentlicht in:Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology 2018, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-4
Hauptverfasser: Heenan, S., Williams, J. W., Hanson, H., Elorbany, S., Wormald, B., Barton, D. P. J.
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Zusammenfassung:Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours of the ovary (SLCT) are rare tumours predominantly caused by mutations in the DICER1 gene. We present a patient with a unilateral SLCT who had an underlying germline DICER1 gene mutation. We discuss the underlying pathology, risks, and screening opportunities available to those with a mutation in this gene as SLCT is only one of a multitude of other tumours encompassing DICER1 syndrome. The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. As such, genetic counselling is a key component of the management of women with SLCT.
ISSN:2090-6684
2090-6692
DOI:10.1155/2018/7927362