Leydig cell tumors presenting as azoospermia

Citation
Ml. Fallick et al., Leydig cell tumors presenting as azoospermia, J UROL, 161(5), 1999, pp. 1571-1572
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology","da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
ISSN journal
00225347 → ACNP
Volume
161
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1571 - 1572
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-5347(199905)161:5<1571:LCTPAA>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Leydig cell tumors of the testis are rare, comprising 1 to 3% of all testic ular neoplasms.(1,2) Approximately 10% of these tumors are malignant. They most commonly present as a testicular mass or with endocrine abnormalities, such as gynecomastia and loss of libido. We report on 2 patients with Leyd ig cell tumors who presented with the unusual symptoms of infertility and a zoospermia.