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Finasteride‐related Leydig cell tumour: report of a case and literature review
Author(s) -
Berthold D.,
Lhermitte B.,
Uffer M.,
Doerfler A.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
andrologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1439-0272
pISSN - 0303-4569
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01214.x
Subject(s) - finasteride , leydig cell , medicine , gynecology , luteinizing hormone , prostate , hormone , cancer
Summary Leydig cell tumours (LCTs) of the testis are rare. Their origin is still unknown. This case report describes a potential relationship between LCT and prolonged exposure to Finasteride.