Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Leydig cell tumors (LCTs) are the most prevalent hormone-secreting testicular tumors, but overall, a rare testicular tumor subtype. Surgery is the main therapy with a favorable prognosis. Nevertheless, the development of central precocious puberty after surgery of the tumor has been observed on rare occasions.Case Report: An 8.5-year-old boy presented with symptoms of sexual precocity dating back to 4 years. He had pubic hair (P4), enlarged l...

BackgroundIn the pediatric population, the Leydig cell testicular tumor (TCL) is rare. It manifests communally in childhood with isosexual precocity gonadotropin-independent due to excess testosterone production.Case reportWe admitted a case of an 8.5 years old boy with the complaint of sexual precocity dating back to 4 years, which manifested by acne, hyper seborrhea, stature advance, penile enlargement, pub...