Leydig cell tumour
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Leydig cell tumour, also Leydig cell tumor (US spelling), (testicular) interstitial cell tumour and (testicular) interstitial cell tumor (US spelling), is a member of the sex cord-stromal tumour group[2] of ovarian and testicular cancers. It arises from Leydig cells. While the tumour can occur at any age, it occurs most often in young adults.
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Leydig cell tumour | |
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Other names | Testicular interstitial cell tumour |
Histopathology of a Leydig cell tumor, high magnification, H&E stain, showing typical features.[1] | |
Specialty | Oncology, endocrinology |
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A Sertoli–Leydig cell tumour is a combination of a Leydig cell tumour and a Sertoli cell tumour from Sertoli cells.