What are mixed androgen and estrogen secreting tumors?

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  1. American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
     
    American Association of Endocrine Surgeons answered:
    One of the categories of sex hormone producing adrenal tumors can include mixed androgen and estrogen secreting tumors. These tumors occasionally may produce a combination of estrogens and androgens. Tumors that secrete a combination of estrogens, androgens, and cortisol are more likely to be malignant. 
    One of the categories of sex hormone producing adrenal tumors can include mixed androgen and estrogen secreting tumors. These tumors occasionally may produce a combination of estrogens and androgens. Tumors that secrete a combination of... More