Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

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 Leydig cell tumor is a member of the sex cord-stromal tumor group of ovarian and testicular cancers, which arises from Leydig cells. Leydig cell tumor is also known as interstitial cell tumors. This type of tumor occurs at any age but is most frequently known to occur in young adults. The occurrence of an ovarian tumor together with hormonal disturbances suggests a Leydig cell tumors. Sonographically, testicular leydig cell tumors can be detected. The normal chemotherapy regimen has partial efficiency in tumors of this type, although imatinib has shown some potential. The surgical procedure for females generally is a fertility-sparing unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. This method includes an inguinal or scrotal incision and ultrasound guidance if the tumors is non-palpable.   

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