Steroid cell tumour- NOS of the ovary in a young female

Sex cord stromal cell tumours constitute 5-8 % of all ovarian neoplasms. Steroid cell tumours are a type of sex cord stromal cell tumours. The name “Steroid cell” stands for the morphology and the functionality of these tumours. Steroid cell tumours- Not otherwise specified constitute about 56% of all steroid cell tumours and presents more commonly with androgenic manifestations in third to  fourth decade. We present a case, 22 year old, who presented with virilizing symptoms. MRI was suggestive of an right ovarian mass for which right salpingo-oophorectomy was done. Histopathology revealed features classical of Steroid cell tumour- Not otherwise specified. We present the case for a relatively younger age at presentation and the classical histomorphology. DOI:10.21276/APALM.1597