Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010776",
  "term": "Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare type of ovarian or testicular tumor that originates from sex cord-stromal cells, exhibiting features of both Sertoli cells and Leydig cells. These tumors can produce hormones, such as androgens, leading to virilization in affected individuals. Diagnosis typically involves histological examination and immunohistochemical staining.",
  "synonyms": [
    "arrhenoblastoma"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Leydig cell",
    "ovary",
    "Sertoli cell",
    "androgen",
    "masculinization",
    "tumor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sertoli-leydig-cell-tumor/"
}