Clinically occult Leydig cell tumor presenting with gynecomastia

J Urol. 1989 Nov;142(5):1325-7. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39077-8.

Abstract

An occult Leydig cell tumor is described in a patient who presented with gynecomastia. Diagnosis was established by means of testicular ultrasonography and selective testicular venous sampling. The pathophysiology and management of this rare disease entity are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Gynecomastia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Leydig Cell Tumor / complications*
  • Leydig Cell Tumor / diagnosis
  • Leydig Cell Tumor / pathology
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Thoracic Neoplasms / surgery