| Studies on varicocele. 1. Submicroscopical and endocrinological features. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1764692 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this study we have selected a group of patients affected by a more or less severe condition of varicocele. After the evaluation of spermatogenesis and sperm function by electron microscopy we have demonstrated that the sperm malformations are mostly due to immaturity. Subsequently we have observed low FSH levels in the blood, concomitant with inhibin high contents, and we have studied Sertoli cells at submicroscopical level. In conclusion we suggest the following mode of action of varicocele in endocrinologically and spermatologically altered patients: varicocele----Sertoli cells----increased inhibin----hypophysis----decreased FSH----decreased testosterone----aberrant spermatogenesis----immature spermatozoa. The research will continue. |
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Authors:
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B Baccetti; A G Burrini; S Capitani; G Collodel; G Di Cairano; P Piomboni; T Renieri; C Setacci |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of submicroscopic cytology and pathology Volume: 23 ISSN: 1122-9497 ISO Abbreviation: J. Submicrosc. Cytol. Pathol. Publication Date: 1991 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-18 Completed Date: 1992-02-18 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8804312 Medline TA: J Submicrosc Cytol Pathol Country: ITALY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 659-65 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of General Biology, University of Siena, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood* Humans Inhibins / blood* Luteinizing Hormone / blood Male Prolactin / blood Semen / cytology Sertoli Cells / physiology* Sperm Count Spermatozoa / physiology*, ultrastructure Thyrotropin / blood Thyroxine / blood Varicocele / blood, diagnosis, physiopathology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57285-09-3/Inhibins; 7488-70-2/Thyroxine; 9002-62-4/Prolactin; 9002-67-9/Luteinizing Hormone; 9002-68-0/Follicle Stimulating Hormone; 9002-71-5/Thyrotropin |
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