Gonadal stromal tumors: a report of the Prepubertal Testicular Tumor Registry

A total of 15 gonadal stromal tumors in prepubertal boys has been reported to the Prepubertal Testicular Tumor Registry of the Section on Urology of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Leydig cell tumors invariably are benign and patients usually present with precocious puberty when they are 5 to 9...

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Published in:	The Journal of urology Vol. 136; no. 1 Pt 2; p. 300
Main Authors:	Kaplan, G W, Cromie, W J, Kelalis, P P, Silber, I, Tank, Jr, E S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1986
Subjects:	Child Child, Preschool Combined Modality Therapy Humans Leydig Cell Tumor - epidemiology Leydig Cell Tumor - therapy Male Orchiectomy Registries Sertoli Cell Tumor - epidemiology Sertoli Cell Tumor - therapy Testicular Neoplasms - epidemiology Testicular Neoplasms - therapy United States United States
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Summary:	A total of 15 gonadal stromal tumors in prepubertal boys has been reported to the Prepubertal Testicular Tumor Registry of the Section on Urology of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Leydig cell tumors invariably are benign and patients usually present with precocious puberty when they are 5 to 9 years old. Other gonadal stromal tumors either present in infancy as a scrotal mass and exhibit a benign behavior or occur later in childhood and may be malignant.
ISSN:	0022-5347
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-5347(17)44847-6