A luteoma is a tumor that occurs in the ovaries during pregnancy. It is associated with an increases of sex hormones, primarily progesterone and testosterone. The size of the tumor can range from 1 to 25 cm in diameter, but is usually 6 to 10 cm in diameter and can grow throughout the duration of the pregnancy. However, luteomas are benign and res...
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A benign ovarian tumour of granulosa or theca-lutein cell origin, producing progesterone effects on the uterine mucosa. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(loo″te-o´mә) a luteinized granulosa-theca cell tumor. nodular hyperplasia of ovarian lutein cells sometimes occurring in the last trimester of pregnancy.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′tē-ō′mă Definitions: 1. An ovarian tumor of granulosa or theca-lutein cell origin, producing progesterone effects on the uterine mucosa. Synonyms: luteinoma
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Rare and noncancerous nodules developed in the ovary that are made up of lutein cells. When occuring during pregnancy, luteoma is usually developed during the third trimester and goes away after childbirth.
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