کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3922621 | 1599904 | 2006 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveThe objective was to compare the results of a complete chromosomal, genetic and histological investigation in 13 azoospermic men with the results of the intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure.Study designPeripheral blood samples were used for the measurement of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, chromosomal analysis, microdeletions in the azoospermia factor (AZF) region of the Y chromosome and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutation analysis. Testicular tissue was used for histological scoring and cytogenetic evaluation.ResultsPeripheral blood cytogenetic analysis revealed a normal male karyotype in all cases. Chromosomal analysis from testicular tissue revealed a mosaicism for the terminal deletion of chromosome 22 with a breakpoint site at 22q13 in one patient with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD). Deletions in the AZFa, ATFb, and AZFc regions were not detected. The CFTR mutational analysis showed normal results in all patients.ConclusionsCytogenetic evaluation of testicular tissue should be performed in non-obstructive and obstructive azoospermic patients as well as in patients with multiple failed IVF and recurrent spontaneous abortion.
Journal: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Volume 124, Issue 2, 1 February 2006, Pages 197–203