Histology of the normal testis.
The gross and microscopic features of the normal adult, prepubertal, and aging testis are described. Qualitative and quantitative parameters of spermatogenic activity are presented in practical terms. Emphasis is placed on these findings, which are important to the pathologist in interpretation of diagnostic biopsy specimens other than neoplasms.
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Department of Pathology, University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington 05405.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007985:Leydig Cells / Q000166:cytology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011627:Puberty; D012152:Rete Testis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000166:cytology; D012671:Seminiferous Tubules / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000166:cytology; D012708:Sertoli Cells / Q000166:cytology; D013090:Spermatocytes / Q000166:cytology; D013093:Spermatogonia / Q000166:cytology; D013737:Testis / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000166:cytology