[Leydig-cell tumors of the testicle].
Leydig's cells tumor account for 1-2% of all testicular tumors. The authors report a rare case of benign Leydig's cells tumor in a young man with gynecomastia. They examine the embryogenesis, the hormonal modifications, the criteria of malignancy, the treatment and results. They present a review of the literature pertaining to this rare tumors.
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Ia Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007984:Leydig Cell Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography
I tumori a cellule di Leydig del testicolo.