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Leydig Cell Tumor

Gonadal interstitial or stromal cell neoplasm composed of only LEYDIG CELLS. These tumors may produce one or more of the steroid hormones such as ANDROGENS; ESTROGENS; and CORTICOSTEROIDS. Clinical symptoms include testicular swelling, GYNECOMASTIA, sexual precocity in children, or virilization (VIRILISM) in females.
Also Known As:
Interstitial Cell Tumors; Tumor, Interstitial Cell; Tumor, Leydig Cell; Tumors, Interstitial Cell; Interstitial Cell Tumor
Networked: 341 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 30 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Mastodynia
3. Hyperplasia
4. Testicular Neoplasms (Testicular Cancer)
5. Precocious Puberty

Experts

1. Andò, Sebastiano: 4 articles (05/2012 - 08/2007)
2. Pezzi, Vincenzo: 4 articles (05/2012 - 08/2007)
3. Martin, Luc J: 3 articles (03/2022 - 12/2018)
4. Bilinska, Barbara: 3 articles (05/2020 - 08/2013)
5. Kotula-Balak, Malgorzata: 3 articles (05/2020 - 08/2013)
6. Ulbright, Thomas M: 3 articles (09/2014 - 10/2007)
7. Chimento, Adele: 3 articles (05/2012 - 09/2007)
8. Sirianni, Rosa: 3 articles (05/2012 - 09/2007)
9. Tworzydlo, Waclaw: 2 articles (05/2020 - 06/2018)
10. Hejmej, Anna: 2 articles (06/2018 - 08/2013)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Leydig Cell Tumor:
1. Hormones (Hormone)IBA
2. Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec)FDA Link
3. Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)FDA Link
4. Antimitotic AgentsIBA
5. LuteolinIBA
6. Pyrrolizidine AlkaloidsIBA
7. Buserelin (Suprefact)IBA
8. dehydroretronecineIBA
9. Estrogens (Estrogen)FDA Link
10. SteroidsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Orchiectomy (Orchidectomy)
2. Chemoprevention
3. Ovariectomy (Oophorectomy)
4. Hysterectomy
5. Transplantation