The Cryptorchid Testis

ISBN-13: 9780849347511 / Angielski / Twarda / 1989 / 184 str.

Tom O. Abney; Brooks A. Keel

Opis

Current knowledge concerning both morphological and functional cryptorchid-related alterations in the various testicular compartments is summarized in this valuable new publication. Damage to the germinal epithelium and resulting infertility in both humans and experimental animals as well as the degree of damage to the different stages of germ cell development is discussed. In addition, information concerning hormonal therapy and orchidopexy to reverse cryptorchid-related damage is provided. Morphological alterations in Sertoli and Leydig cells is discussed in terms of cellular hypertrophy and hyperplasia, alterations in organelle number and characteristics as well as changes in cell-cell junctional complexes. Changes in Sertoli cell and Leydig cell function, including gonadotropin binding, steroidogenesis and other metabolic alterations is also outlined, as well as the influence of altered testicular function on subsequent hypothalamic-pituitary changes. Vascular disruption, the potential role of paracrine substances and direct thermal damage, all of which may be responsible for the resulting detrimental changes in one or more testicular compartments, are considered.

Spis treści

Overview of Cryptorchidism with Emphasis on the Human. Experimental Models of Cryptorchidism. Alterations in the Steroidogenic Capacity of Leydig Cells in Cryptorchid Testis. Testicular Regulation of Gonadotropin Microheterogeneity: Effects of Cryptorchidism. Alterations in Leydig Cell Morphology. Influence of Cryptorchidism on Leydig Cell Function. Changes in Sertoli Cell Structure and Function. Sertoli-Leydig Cell Interactions in the Unilaterally Cryptorchid Testis. Cryptorchid-Induced Changes in Spermatogenesis and Fertility.

O autorze

Abney\, Thomas O.; Keel\, Brooks A.