Term Name: | ovarian stromal hyperthecosis |
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Definition: | An ovarian disease that is characterized by the presence of nests of luteinized theca cells scattered throughout the ovary, which results in severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance. Clinical symptoms involve slowly progressive acne, hirsutism, virilization. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:7347] ( DOID:7347 ) |