Elevated 17-ketosteroid excretion, masculinization, and hirsutism are found in a woman who has a tumor of the ovary. The tumor is composed of polygonal cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm and occasional Reinke crystals. Which of the following is the most likely classification of this tumor?

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An androgen-producing ovarian tumor composed of cells that resemble Leydig cells is called a hilar tumor. It originates from steroid-secreting cells normally found in the hilum of the ovary.

Elevated 17-Ketosteroid Excretion, Masculinization, and Hirsutism Are Found in a Woman