Leydig Cell Tumor: A Case Report

Authors

  • N Amatya Radiology Unit, Helping Hands Community Hospital, Kathmandu
  • M Zhu Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu,
  • PK Sapkota Radiology Unit, Helping Hands Community Hospital, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njr.v2i1.6979

Keywords:

Leydig cell tumor, Neoplasm, Testosterone, Ultrasonography

Abstract

Leydig cell tumor is a relatively uncommon tumor clinically presenting with gynecomastia, increased sex hormone levels (i.e. testosterone and estradiol) and other correlated symptoms. However, preoperative ultrasonic diagnosis is difficult especially when the clinical manifestations are unremarkable. We report a case of Leydig cell tumor of testis that presented with atypical features.

NJR I VOL 2 I ISSUE 1 39-41 Jan-June, 2012

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njr.v2i1.6979

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Published

2012-10-23

How to Cite

Amatya, N., Zhu, M., & Sapkota, P. (2012). Leydig Cell Tumor: A Case Report. Nepalese Journal of Radiology, 2(1), 39–41. https://doi.org/10.3126/njr.v2i1.6979

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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