Abstract
We describe the role of Leydig cells in normal, hyperplastic and neoplastic testis. Recent acquisitions on etiology and pathobiology of Leydig cell proliferations, unusual microscopic presentations and clinical and morphologic features predictive of malignancy are reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-147 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Analytical and Quantitative Cytology and Histology |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2007 |
Keywords
- Hyperplasia
- Leydig cell
- Leydig cells
- Tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anatomy
- Histology
- Cell Biology