Sex cord-stromal tumours

Sex cord tumour with annular tubules (SCTAT), a type of sex cord stromal tumour. H&E stain.

Sex cord-stromal tumours (abbreviated SCSTs) are a group of tumours found in the testis and ovary that arise from the cells that support the germ cells.

They are typically benign, but may be malignant.

Some tumours classically found in the testis are also found in the ovary.

Testicular

• Leydig cell tumour.
• Sertoli cell tumour.

Ovarian

• Granulosa cell tumour.
  • Adult granulosa cell tumour.
  • Juvenile granulosa cell tumour.
• Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour.
• Sex cord tumour with annular tubules (SCTAT).

See also

• Germ cell tumours.
• Ovarian tumours.
• Testis.
• Uterine tumour resembling an ovarian sex cord stromal tumour.