Clinically occult Leydig cell tumor presenting with gynecomastia.
An occult Leydig cell tumor is described in a patient who presented with gynecomastia. Diagnosis was established by means of testicular ultrasonography and selective testicular venous sampling. The pathophysiology and management of this rare disease entity are discussed.
Haas
G P
GP
Urologic Oncology Section, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
Pittaluga
S
S
Gomella
L
L
Travis
W D
WD
Sherins
R J
RJ
Doppman
J L
JL
Linehan
W M
WM
Robertson
C
C
D000328:Adult; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D007984:Leydig Cell Tumor / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery