Organ-sparing surgery for bilateral leydig cell tumor of the testis

Leydig cell tumors of the testis are uncommon, and bilateral lesions are extremely rare. We report a case of bilateral Leydig cell tumor of the testis treated with radical orchiectomy and contralateral subtotal orchiectomy with the intent of preservation of hormonal function and fertility.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1999-10, Vol.54 (4), p.744-744
Hauptverfasser:	Masoudi, Jonathan F, Van Arsdalen, Keith, Rovner, Eric S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Humans Leydig Cell Tumor - surgery Male Orchiectomy Testicular Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Testicular Neoplasms - surgery Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	Leydig cell tumors of the testis are uncommon, and bilateral lesions are extremely rare. We report a case of bilateral Leydig cell tumor of the testis treated with radical orchiectomy and contralateral subtotal orchiectomy with the intent of preservation of hormonal function and fertility.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/S0090-4295(99)00227-7