Testicular Fine Needle Aspiration in Evaluation of Male Infertility

Authors

  • Runa Jha Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Maharajgung, Katmandu
  • G Sayami Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Maharajgung, Katmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.216

Abstract

Fine needle aspiration cytology of superficial as well as of deep seated lesions is now well recognized in diagnosis of neoplastic as well as nonneoplastic and inflammatory lesions. Recently it has also gained popularity for its diagnostic and therapeutic role in male infertility. The purpose of this article was to review various studies published on role of testicular fine needle testicular cytology in male infertility and provide a brief information on method of testicular fine needle aspiration, interpretation of testicular fine needle aspiration cytology for evaluation of spermatogenesis, its advantages, limitations and complications as compared to testicular biopsy.

Key words:cytology, fne needle aspiration, infertility, reproduction, spermatogenesis.

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Published

2009-01-01

How to Cite

Jha, R., & Sayami, G. (2009). Testicular Fine Needle Aspiration in Evaluation of Male Infertility. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 48(173). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.216

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 173 (2009)

Section

Review Article

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