Condition
Arrhenoblastoma
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 6 May 20051 min read
Key points
- The Sertoli cells, which are located in the male gonads, provide nourishment to the sperm cells.
- The Leydig cells secrete the male sex hormone testosterone.
- In men, some Testicular cancers can arise in the Sertoli and Leydig cells.
Alternative names
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
Definition
The Sertoli cells, which are located in the male gonads, provide nourishment to the sperm cells. The Leydig cells secrete the male sex hormone testosterone. In men, some Testicular cancers can arise in the Sertoli and Leydig cells.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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