Hyperandrogenism and Hyperestrogenism Secondary to Mixed Germ-Cell Testicular Tumor.

ABSTRACT

Testicular cancer with androgen and estrogen secretion is classically associated with Leydig cell tumors. Rare case reports have described this finding in germ-cell tumors along with signs of androgen and estrogen excess including gynecomastia and infertility. We report the case of a 19-year-old male with a non-seminomatous testicular germ-cell tumor found to have hyperandrogenism, hyperestrogenism, and suppression of central sex hormones. Similar findings may be underreported in the literature, and males with suspected testicular malignancy should be appropriately screened for signs of androgen and/or estrogen excess so they can be offered appropriate monitoring and counseling.