Spectrum of Testicular FNAC in Infertile Males : A Study of 50 Cases in a Tertiary Medical Centre in North India
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Testicular FNAC is a simple and an inexpensive method for evaluation of testicular pathology including inflammatory, non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions and now has gained popularity as a diagnostic and therapeutic modality in management of male infertility. Assessment of spermatogenesis in azoospermic males is important in the diagnosis of infertility and being a minimally invasive and cost effective method, it gives an insight into the various factors leading to azoospermia. Aims & Objectives: To assess spermatogenesis on testicular FNAC and to determine causes of male infertility in azoospermic males. Methods and Materials: The study was conducted in 50 azoospermic infertile males in the Department of Pathology. Detailed history of the patient, hormonal levels and ultrasound findings were taken into account wherever possible. FNAC was performed on bilateral testis and cytological smears stained with Giemsa were then evaluated for spermatogenesis. Results: Of the 50 cases, maturation arrest was found to be the most common cytological pattern encountered (46%) followed by Sertoli cell only syndrome (28%). Varicocele was the most common clinical condition associated with infertility (12%). Conclusion: The purpose of this article was to review the role of testicular fine needle aspiration cytology in male infertility and interpret the results for evaluation of spermatogenesis.
Authors and Affiliations
Kaneeka Bhatnagar
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP646224
- DOI 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.8419.11
- Views 87
- Downloads 0
Accuracy of Intraoperative Frozen Section inthe Diagnosis of Ovarian Neoplasms in a Tertiary Care Centre
Background: Frozen section is an important tool in the intraoperative diagnosis of ovarian tumours which guides the surgeon in tailoring the surgical therapy, especially in younger women. Aim: To determine the accuracy o...
Analysis of Red Cell Profile: Red Cell Distribution Width, Hemoglobin, Mean Corpuscular Volume in Elderly Patients
Introduction: Red cell distribution width (RDW), a numeric measure of variability in the size of circulating erythrocytes is a routinely reported haematological parameter commonly part of complete blood cell count. RDW w...
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: Diagnostic Importance of Ascitic Fluid Polymorphonuclear Cell Count, Biochemical and Microbiological Analysis
Introduction: Ascites represents the pathological collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is the infection of the ascitic fluid. For its diagnosis, the number of polymorphonuclear...
Cytomorphological Study of Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Introduction: Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (CLT) is included in non-neoplastic thyroid lesions. These are autoimmune disorders characterized by inflammation of thyroid with variable clinical features of altered thyroi...
A Study on Cytological and Histopathological Features of Lymph Nodal Swellings in a Teaching Hospital in Telangana
Introduction: Lymphadenopathy is a common clinical problem. Fine needle aspiration cytology is minimally invasive procedure and helpful in the diagnosis of various swellings especially superficial palpable swellings like...