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Sertoli cell tumor

MedGen UID:
11387
Concept ID:
C0036769
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Sertoli Cell Tumor; Tumor, Sertoli Cell
SNOMED CT: Sertoli cell adenoma (89089007); Testicular adenoma (89089007); Sertoli cell tumor (89089007); Tubular androblastoma (89089007); Pick tubular adenoma (89089007)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0002696

Definition

A sex cord-stromal tumor of the testis or the ovary. It is characterized by the presence of Sertoli cells forming tubules. Leydig cells are rare or absent. It may be associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. In males, the presenting symptom is a slow growing testicular mass. Most cases follow a benign clinical course. In females it may present with estrogenic or androgenic manifestations. The vast majority of cases have a benign clinical course. [from NCI]

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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