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Diagnosis and treatment of azoospermia resulting from testicular sarcoidosis.
- Source :
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Journal of andrology [J Androl] 2012 Mar-Apr; Vol. 33 (2), pp. 162-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 05. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Genitourinary sarcoidosis is uncommon, with only rare documented cases of testicular involvement reported. We detail the case of a 37-year-old male who initially presented for azoospermia and secondary infertility. A testicular biopsy revealed nonnecrotizing granulomas and a chest x-ray identified perihilar lymphadenopathy and granulomatous lung nodules. A corticosteroid regimen was administered, and routine semen analyses were conducted. Significant improvements were noted after prednisone treatments. A successful in vivo fertilization was obtained. This is the first known case of testicular sarcoidosis diagnosed during investigations into azoospermia and secondary infertility which, after treatment with corticosteroids, resulted in natural fertilization.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Azoospermia etiology
Biopsy
Humans
Male
Recovery of Function
Sarcoidosis complications
Semen Analysis
Spermatogenesis drug effects
Testicular Diseases complications
Treatment Outcome
Adrenal Cortex Hormones therapeutic use
Azoospermia diagnosis
Azoospermia drug therapy
Fertilization drug effects
Sarcoidosis diagnosis
Sarcoidosis drug therapy
Testicular Diseases diagnosis
Testicular Diseases drug therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1939-4640
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of andrology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21546613
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2164/jandrol.110.012534