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 display a large prominent nucleus an eosinophilic cytoplasm and numerous lipid-filled vesicles.
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