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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Leydig cell tumour]].
*[[Testicular adrenal rest tumour]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:54, 19 May 2016

Leydig cell hyperplasia is an uncommon pathology of the testis. It may be seen in the ovary.

General

Gross

  • Unremarkable.

Note:

  • Hypoechoic lesions on ultrasound.[1]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Abundant Leydig cells interspersed between tubules with only Sertoli cells.

DDx:

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sterbis, J.; E-Nunu, T. (2015). "Leydig cell hyperplasia in the setting of Klinefelter syndrome.". BMJ Case Rep 2015. doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-209805. PMID 26209412.