Intraprostatic spermatozoa in the squirrel monkey.
The recent observation of spermatozoa within the human prostate prompted this study to determine if spermatozoa were present in prostates of nonhuman primates. Six of 32 squirrel monkey prostates contained intraglandular spermatozoa. No associated pathologic lesions were found. Spermiophages were seen in one case. Although intraprostatic spermatozoa have been postulated to play a role in various prostatic diseases, a normal physiologic phenomenon cannot be excluded.
Nelson
G A
GA
Department of Pathology, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile 36617.
Scimeca
J M
JM
Abee
C A
CA
Gardner
W A
WA
D000818:Animals; D002427:Cebidae / Q000502:physiology*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D008297:Male; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011467:Prostate / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D012453:Saimiri / Q000502:physiology*; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*