Unilateral pubic hair growth: a paracrine finding indicative of underlying leydig cell tumor in a prepubertal boy
Leydig cell tumors (LCTs) are rare in children and typically present with testicular masses and signs of early puberty. We report a case of a 6-year-old boy presenting solely with precocious pubic hair growth. Ultrasound revealed a small right testicular mass and elevated serum testosterone. Intra-o...
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| Main Authors: | Gabriel van de Walle, Luca A. Morgantini, Bronwyn G. Long, Nicoleta C. Arva, Cristiana Hentea, Claudia C. Boucher Berry, Amanda Osta, Emilie K. Johnson |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442025001421 |
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