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testicular Leydig cell tumor

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Disease Overview

A sex cord-stromal tumor that arises from the testis and is characterized by the presence of cells that resemble the successive stages of development of Leydig cells. It usually presents as a painless testicular mass. Gynecomastia is present in approximately thirty percent of the cases. Libido may be decreased. In children, precocious puberty may be present. A minority of cases exhibit malignant characteristics.


Synonyms

  • Leydig cell neoplasm of testis
  • Leydig cell neoplasm of the testis
  • Leydig cell tumor of testis
  • Leydig cell tumor of the testis
  • Leydig cell tumour of testis
  • Leydig cell tumour of the testis
  • testicular Leydig cell neoplasm
  • testicular Leydig cell tumor
  • testis Leydig cell tumor
  • testis Leydig cell tumour

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