Multinucleated stromal giant cells of testis.
OBJECTIVE
This study documents the frequency of multinucleated stromal giant cells within the interstitium of the testis and looks for possible aetiological reasons for this occurrence.


METHODS
We examined sections of testes from 150 unselected autopsy cases finding stromal giant cells in 43%. An aetiological association between the occurrence of multinucleated stromal giant cells in this site and hormonal or other pathogenetic influences could not be established.


CONCLUSIONS
In many instances, this occurrence appears to be an age related phenomenon.
Coyne
J D
JD
Department of Histopathology, South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
Dervan
P A
PA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D015726:Giant Cells / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017154:Stromal Cells / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure