ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Electron microscopy
;
Endocrinology
;
Pathology
;
Testicular feminization
;
Testis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Testicular tissue was investigated by electron microscopy in a case of testicular feminization. The seminiferous tubules were lined by spermatogonia and by Sertoli cells. Spermatocytic maturation was not observed. Leydig cells were numerous and contained well developed, abundant vesicular smooth-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum and large mitochondria with tubulovesicular cristae. Reinke crystalloids were absent. The ultrastructural findings were consistent with the assumption that Leydig cells were under adequate stimulation and were in a stage of active secretion. Hence, the results seem to indicate that testicular endocrine function was maintained in the studied case.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00667021
