Arrhenoblastoma Causes & Risks

Causes

The cause of arrhenoblastoma is unknown.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following factors increase your chance of developing arrhenoblastoma. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:

• Being female
• Young age—arrhenoblastomas most commonly occur among young women (ages 20-30), however they may occur at any age, including toddlers, young girls, and postmenopausal women
• Very rarely, arrhenoblastoma is a complication of pregnancy