Difference between revisions of "Leydig cell hyperplasia"
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*Abundant Leydig cells interspersed between tubules with only Sertoli cells. | *Abundant Leydig cells interspersed between seminiferous tubules with only Sertoli cells. | ||
*Do not displace or compress the seminiferous tubules. | |||
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*May form nodules up to 6 mm.<ref name=pmid12540460/> | |||
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Revision as of 20:00, 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 seminiferous tubules with only Sertoli cells.
- Do not displace or compress the seminiferous tubules.
Note:
- May form nodules up to 6 mm.[1]
DDx:
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.