Testis biopsy for infertility: a comparative assessment of current score methods for the evaluation of the histological specimen.
The accuracy and usefulness of the score classifications most currently in use to assess testicular biopsies for infertility were comparatively evaluated in 40 consecutive specimens of the years 1979-1982. Our results suggested that score methods should be rejected and a comprehensive estimate of the morphological characteristics of the testis should be given, if no specific cause of damage can be recognized.
Pesce
C
C
Reale
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A
D000328:Adult; D001485:Basement Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000473:pathology*; D007985:Leydig Cells / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012671:Seminiferous Tubules / Q000473:pathology; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology*