817 Loss of Libido in A Man with An Incidental Leydig Cell Tumour Of the Testis: A Rare Tumour Discovered Following an Isolated Common Complaint

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Abstract Introduction Leydig cell tumours (LCTs) are rare testicular stromal neoplasms classically presenting with a painless mass or swelling in adults. Symptoms secondary to hypogonadism may occur resulting from the hormonal activity of these tumours. Loss libido is described LCTs conjunction other symptoms; however, no case has reported this as sole feature. Case report We describe 42-year-old man his General Practitioner loss and features suspicious cancer. Ultrasound performed due an unrelated epididymal cyst detected incidental confirmed benign LCT following radical orchidectomy. Biochemical markers remained normal throughout treatment returned normal. Conclusions This serve reminder for clinicians maintain high index suspicion patients absence classical

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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Surgery

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['1365-2168', '0007-1323']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znab259.325