Catalog

Leydig cell hypoplasia

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Link to WHO Definition

Leydig cell hypoplasia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/472787488

This is a rare autosomal recessive genetic and endocrine syndrome, characterised by an inability of the body to respond to luteinizing hormone (LH), a gonadotropin which is normally responsible for signalling Leydig cells of the testicles to produce testosterone and other androgen sex hormones