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[Leydig cell tumor: report of 2 cases]
V Rodrigo Guanter1, A Serrano Durba, J R Beltrán Armada
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitarío Dr. Peset, Valencia.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|June 11, 1999
Summary
Leydig cell tumors are rare testicular neoplasms. This report details two adult cases, highlighting successful radical orchiectomy and chemotherapy for metastasis, with both patients remaining disease-free.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Gonadal stromal tumors constitute 4% of testicular neoplasms.
- Leydig cell tumors are the most frequent among these, representing 1-3% of all testicular tumors.
Purpose:
- To present two adult cases of testicular Leydig cell tumors.
- To discuss their clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies.
Summary:
- Two adult patients underwent radical orchiectomy via an inguinal approach for Leydig cell tumors.
- Case 1 involved a cryptorchid testis with subsequent hepatic metastasis successfully treated with chemotherapy.
- Case 2 was incidentally discovered via ultrasound.
Impact:
- Both patients remain alive and free of disease post-treatment.
- This case series contributes to understanding the management of testicular Leydig cell tumors.