title: Testicular biopsy. Contemporary interpretation.
abstract: Biopsy of the testis is not universally accepted in contrast with biopsies of other organs. The pathologist studies and reports on the pathophysiology of the testicular biopsy specimen. Methodology requires the inclusion of qualitative and quantitative studies, the evaluation of the lesion's evolution (prognosis), and, often, therapeutic advice regarding treatment. Cooperation between pathologists and clinicians optimizes the utility of the biopsy for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, La Paz Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nistal
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Paniagua
mesh_terms: D001284:Atrophy; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012708:Sertoli Cells / Q000473:pathology; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000473:pathology; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology*