A boy with Leydig cell tumour and precocious puberty: ultrasonography as a diagnostic aid
Ilondo, M.M.; van den Mooter, F.; Marchal, G.; Vereecken, R.; Wynants, P.; Lauweryns, J.M.; Eeckels, R.; Vanderschueren-Lodeweyckx, M.
European Journal of Pediatrics 137(2): 221-227
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0340-6199 PMID: 7308234 Document Number: 177287
A 7 yr 5 mo. old boy developed pseudoprecocious puberty. The diagnosis of Leydig cell tumor was suggested by clinical and hormonal findings and greatly facilitated by ultrasonographic investigation of the testes. Surgical exploration was in keeping with the diagnosis and the tumor was removed. Orchidectomy was not necessary. It appears that ultrasonography may be very useful in diagnosing a testicular tumor. It facilitates surgical intervention since it permits localization of the lesion which is usually very small and limited to a small part of the testis, as in this case.