Sertoli cell tumour | |
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Micrograph of a Sertoli cell tumour. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Oncology |
A Sertoli cell tumour, also Sertoli cell tumor (US spelling), is a sex cord–gonadal stromal tumour of Sertoli cells. They can occur in the testis or ovary. They are very rare and generally peak between the ages of 35 and 50. They are typically well-differentiated and may be misdiagnosed as seminomas as they often appear very similar.[1]
A tumor that produces both Sertoli cells and Leydig cells is known as a Sertoli–Leydig cell tumor.