Malignant Leydig cell tumour of the testis: a case report and review of the literature.
A rare case of malignant Leydig cell tumour of the testis is presented. There was no standard therapy regimen. Leydig cell carcinoma is relatively refractory to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. So a retroperitoneal node dissection should be performed before or after chemotherapy for staging and also for therapeutic reasons.
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Department of Urology, Pathology and Oncology, S.S.K. Okmeydanl Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Altin
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007984:Leydig Cell Tumor / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*