title: Malignant Leydig cell tumour of the testis.
abstract: A case of malignant Leydig cell tumour is presented. It is a rare primary malignant tumour of the testis and occurs exclusively in adults. The present case is of interest because it occurred at the young age of 25 years which is rare. Histologically it showed almost all features which suggest malignancy and also had metastases to the lungs and liver. The clinical details and pathology of this tumour are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Reserach, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Manish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Powari
authors.forename: Nandita
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kakkar
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jogai
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007984:Leydig Cell Tumor / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016312:Treatment Refusal