Leydig tumour

Leydig tumour
a tumour of the interstitial cells of the testis. Such tumours often secrete testosterone, which in prepubertal boys causes virilization.

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  • Опухоль Лейдига (Leydig Tumour) — опухоль интерстициальных клеток (клеток Лейдига), расположенных в яичках. Эти опухоли часто секретируют тестостерон, что приводит к развитию вирилизации у мальчиков, еще не достигших возраста полового созревания. Источник: Медицинский словарь …   Медицинские термины

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