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Preferred term

Leydig Cell Tumor  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Interstitial Cell Tumor
  • Interstitial Cell Tumors
  • Tumor, Interstitial Cell
  • Tumors, Interstitial Cell

Note

  • coordinate with TESTICULAR NEOPLASMS in male or OVARIAN NEOPLASMS if in female

Scope note

  • Gonadal interstitial or stromal cell neoplasm composed of only LEYDIG CELLS. These tumors may produce one or more of the steroid hormones such as ANDROGENS; ESTROGENS; and CORTICOSTEROIDS. Clinical symptoms include testicular swelling, GYNECOMASTIA, sexual precocity in children, or virilization (VIRILISM) in females.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007984

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