Author/Authors :
Ilkhanizadeh، Behrouz نويسنده , , Taghizadieh، Mohammad نويسنده Department of Pathology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran. , , Mahzad-Sadaghiani، Mehrzad نويسنده Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran. , , Noroozinia، Farahnaz نويسنده Department of Pathology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran. , , Jahandideh، Bahman نويسنده Department of Urology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran. ,
Abstract :
Background: Leydig cell tumor is a rare form of testicular neoplasm which comprises 1-3% of all
testicular tumors and only about 3% of these tumors are bilateral. A few Leydig all tumor have been
described in patients with klinefelter’s syndrome so far.
Case: The patient described in this case report was a 24 year-old man with chief complaint of
infertility for one year. Physical examination, semen analysis, testes sonography and hormonal
assay were done for him. Right side simple orchiectomy was performed for patient.
Conclusion: This tumor is always benign in children and approximately 90% are benign in adults.
Clinical presentation is testicular enlargement, gynecomastia, sexual activity disturbances such as
decreased libido, infertility and azoospermia. We recommend complete exam and karyotype in
patients with infertility and azoospermia.
