Histological pattern of testicular biopsies in infertile males in Ibadan, Nigeria
Thomas, J.O.
East African Medical Journal 67(8): 578-584
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-835X PMID: 2261871 Document Number: 355027
Testicular biopsies available in the records of the Pathology Department of the University College Hospital, Ibadan [Nigeria], were reviewed to determine the histological pattern of primary testicular failure in this environment. Of the available biopsies, 152 were found to be adequate for study. Fifty-eight cases (38.2%) had normal spermatogenetic activity. Thirty-four cases (22.4%) had extensive or marked diffuse tubular atrophy associated with peritubular hyalinization and interstitial fibrosis. It is suggested that previous inflammatory process may play a major role in the causation of primary testicular failure in the environment.