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Sertoli Cell Tumor
Medical Definition: | A rare benign tumor of the testis that histologically resembles the fetal testis. There are three varieties: diffuse stromal, mixed (stromal and epithelial), and tubular (epithelial). Sertoli cells in the epithelial elements may produce estrogen and cause feminization. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Guide Notes: | /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with TESTICULAR NEOPLASMS (IM) in male or OVARIAN NEOPLASMS (IM) if in female |
Sertoli Cell Tumor Medical Definitions and Terms
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