Leydig cell hyperplasia in the setting of Klinefelter syndrome

BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Jul 24:2015:bcr2015209805. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2015-209805.

Abstract

A man in his 20's with Klinefelter syndrome presented to the urology clinic with a recent history of left-sided orchalgia. Ultrasound evaluation demonstrated multiple small hypoechoic lesions bilaterally, with the largest lesion measured at 5 mm × 6 mm × 8 mm. Testis cancer tumour markers, chest radiographs and abdominal CT imaging were negative. A partial orchiectomy was performed on the largest lesion, demonstrating the presence of Leydig cell hyperplasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / complications
  • Hyperplasia / diagnosis
  • Klinefelter Syndrome / complications*
  • Leydig Cells / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Testicular Diseases / complications
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography