Stromal tumor; Gonadal stromal tumor; Sex cord tumor; Androblastoma

Surgery is the main treatment. If the cancer has spread, chemotherapy or radiation therapy should be considered.

You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. See cancer - support group.

The outcome of this disease depends on whether it has spread, and whether surgery can completely remove the tumor. The overall 5-year survival rate is 70 - 90%.

Arrhenoblastoma has a low chance of spreading. If the tumor is found early, the cure rate can be very good.

• Complications of surgery
• Masculine symptoms (virilization)
• Spread of the tumor if it is not completely removed

Call your health care provider if you are a woman experiencing masculine symptoms, or you feel a lump near your ovaries.

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Review Date: 01/31/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)