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{{ Infobox diagnosis | |||
| Name = {{PAGENAME}} | |||
| Image = Atrophic changes of the testis - alt -- high mag.jpg | |||
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| Caption = Atrophic changes of the testis (bottom). [[H&E stain]]. | |||
| Synonyms = | |||
| Micro = thickening of seminiferous tubule basement membrane, decreased sperm/no sperm present, +/-intertubular fibrosis | |||
| Subtypes = | |||
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| Gross = | |||
| Grossing = | |||
| Site = [[testis]] | |||
| Assdx = | |||
| Syndromes = | |||
| Clinicalhx = undescended testis (cryptorchidism) | |||
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| Symptoms = | |||
| Prevalence = not common | |||
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| Prognosis = benign | |||
| Other = | |||
| ClinDDx = dependent on history, ?testicular mass | |||
| Tx = none required | |||
}} | |||
'''Testicular atrophy''' is relatively common change seen in undescended [[testes]]. It is also known as '''atrophic testis''' and '''atrophy of the testis'''. | '''Testicular atrophy''' is relatively common change seen in undescended [[testes]]. It is also known as '''atrophic testis''' and '''atrophy of the testis'''. | ||
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*End-stage testicle - only has Sertoli cell within the seminiferous tubules. | *End-stage testicle - only has Sertoli cell within the seminiferous tubules. | ||
Other considerations (DDx): | |||
*[[Sertoli cell nodule]]. | |||
*[[Testicular scar]]. | |||
*[[Intratubular germ cell neoplasia]]. | |||
*[[Seminoma]]. | |||
===Images=== | ===Images=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Image: Atrophic changes of the testis -- intermed mag.jpg | Atrophic changes - intermed. mag. | |||
Image: Atrophic changes of the testis -- high mag.jpg | Atrophic changes - high mag. | |||
Image: Atrophic changes of the testis - alt -- high mag.jpg | Atrophic changes - high mag. | |||
Image: Testis -- very high mag.jpg | Testis - very high mag. | |||
</gallery> | |||
www: | www: | ||
*[http://www.surgicalpathologyatlas.com/glfusion/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080802171227609 Testicular atrophy (surgicalpathologyatlas.com)]. | *[http://www.surgicalpathologyatlas.com/glfusion/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080802171227609 Testicular atrophy (surgicalpathologyatlas.com)]. | ||