title: Testis biopsy for infertility: a comparative assessment of current score methods for the evaluation of the histological specimen.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pesce
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reale
mesh_terms: 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*