Interstitial cell tumor of testis: a delicate problem.

Interstitial cell tumor of the testis is a rare tumor in humans. There have been 39 cases reported in children and 13 malignant tumors in adults. Two cases of interstitial cell tumor in childhood, 5 benign types in adults, and 2 malignant tumors are presented herein. In regard to the therapeutic consequences, a plea is made to define the malignant potential of the tumor on histologic criteria alone.