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'''Leydig cell hyperplasia''' is an uncommon [[pathology]] of the [[testis]]. It may be seen in the [[ovary]]. | '''Leydig cell hyperplasia''' is an uncommon benign [[pathology]] of the [[testis]].<ref name=pmid12540460>{{Cite journal | last1 = Carucci | first1 = LR. | last2 = Tirkes | first2 = AT. | last3 = Pretorius | first3 = ES. | last4 = Genega | first4 = EM. | last5 = Weinstein | first5 = SP. | title = Testicular Leydig's cell hyperplasia: MR imaging and sonographic findings. | journal = AJR Am J Roentgenol | volume = 180 | issue = 2 | pages = 501-3 | month = Feb | year = 2003 | doi = 10.2214/ajr.180.2.1800501 | PMID = 12540460 }}</ref> It may be seen in the [[ovary]]. | ||
==General== | ==General== | ||
Revision as of 19:56, 19 May 2016
Leydig cell hyperplasia is an uncommon benign pathology of the testis.[1] It may be seen in the ovary.
General
- May be seen in the context of Klinefelter syndrome.[2]
Gross
- Unremarkable.
Note:
- Hypoechoic lesions on ultrasound.[2]
Microscopic
Features:
- Abundant Leydig cells interspersed between tubules with only Sertoli cells.
DDx:
See also
References
- ↑ Carucci, LR.; Tirkes, AT.; Pretorius, ES.; Genega, EM.; Weinstein, SP. (Feb 2003). "Testicular Leydig's cell hyperplasia: MR imaging and sonographic findings.". AJR Am J Roentgenol 180 (2): 501-3. doi:10.2214/ajr.180.2.1800501. PMID 12540460.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.