title: Interstitial cell tumor of testis: a delicate problem.
abstract: Interstitial cell tumor of the testis is a rare tumor in humans. There have been 39 cases reported in children and 13 malignant tumors in adults. Two cases of interstitial cell tumor in childhood, 5 benign types in adults, and 2 malignant tumors are presented herein. In regard to the therapeutic consequences, a plea is made to define the malignant potential of the tumor on histologic criteria alone.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D007984:Leydig Cell Tumor / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones