page_title: Leydig cell
hierarchical_section_title: Leydig cell
caption_attribution_description: English: Very high magnification micrograph of Leydig cells. H&amp;E stain. Related images Intermed. mag. High mag. Very high mag. Very high mag.
context_page_description: Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of Leydig, are found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testicle. They produce testosterone in the presence of luteinizing hormone. Leydig cells are polyhedral in shape, and have a large prominent nucleus, an eosinophilic cytoplasm and numerous lipid-filled vesicles.
context_section_description: Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of Leydig, are found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testicle. They produce testosterone in the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH). Leydig cells are polyhedral in shape, and have a large prominent nucleus, an eosinophilic cytoplasm and numerous lipid-filled vesicles.
caption: Micrograph showing a cluster of Leydig cells (center of image). H&E stain.
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