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  • Title: Reappraisal of the value of testicular biopsy in the investigation of infertility.
    Author: Colgan TJ, Bedard YC, Strawbridge HT, Buckspan MB, Klotz PH.
    Journal: Fertil Steril; 1980 Jan; 33(1):56-60. PubMed ID: 7351259.
    Abstract:
    One hundred and forty-two biopsies were reviewed to reappraise the value and indications for testicular biopsy in the investigation of infertility. These biopsies were categorized within the following morphologic patterns: normal, hypospermatogenesis, maturation arrest, Sertoli cell-only syndrome, and Klinefelter's syndrome. The morphology of the biopsies was correlated with the available sperm count, and the contribution of the biopsy to the patient's treatment was assessed. Testicular biopsy has proved most useful in azoospermia for the identification of obstruction. In oligospermia, biopsy appears to be of little use.
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