Leydig cell adenoma

A benign circumscribed nodule of autonomously hyperfunctioning hyperplastic Leydig cells.
Aetiology
Activating mutation of LH receptor gene.

Clinical findings
Precocious puberty.

Management
Orchidectomy.

Leydig,

Franz von, German anatomist, 1821-1908. Leydig cell adenoma - small benign tumors of the testis that often produce testosterone, causing endocrine symptoms. Synonym(s): interstitial cell tumor of testisLeydig cells - cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone. Synonym(s): interstitial cellsLeydig drainLeydig duct - embryonic duct which becomes ductus deferens in males.

单词	leydig cell adenoma
释义	Leydig cell adenoma Leydig cell adenoma A benign circumscribed nodule of autonomously hyperfunctioning hyperplastic Leydig cells. Aetiology Activating mutation of LH receptor gene. Clinical findings Precocious puberty. Management Orchidectomy. Leydig, Franz von, German anatomist, 1821-1908. Leydig cell adenoma - small benign tumors of the testis that often produce testosterone, causing endocrine symptoms. Synonym(s): interstitial cell tumor of testisLeydig cells - cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone. Synonym(s): interstitial cellsLeydig drainLeydig duct - embryonic duct which becomes ductus deferens in males.
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