Leydig cell tumor of testis in a child: An uncommon presentation

Madhumita Mukhopadhyay, Chhanda Das, Sucharita Sarkar, Biswanath Mukhopadhyay, Bedabrata Mukhopadhyay, Rishavdeb PatraJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2017 22(3):181-183Leydig cell tumors (LCTs) are rare testicular tumors. Incidence is 1%–3% of all testicular neoplasms, bilateral in 10%. They are frequently hormonally active, leading to feminizing or virilizing syndromes. LCTs can be either pure or mixed with germ cell tumors or other sex cord-stromal tumors. Here, we are reporting a benign pure LCT in a 6-year-old boy presented with pseudopuberty.

Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - June 8, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Madhumita Mukhopadhyay Chhanda Das Sucharita Sarkar Biswanath Mukhopadhyay Bedabrata Mukhopadhyay Rishavdeb Patra Source Type: research