Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9311657 | Urology | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The 42% prevalence of varicoceles in our elderly population was greater than that for historic control younger populations, suggesting either an increase with age or examiner sensitivity bias. Varicoceles in the elderly, especially when bilateral, significantly affect testicular consistency (softer) and testicular size (smaller), but do not directly decrease serum testosterone levels. The presence of bilaterally soft testes in elderly men indicates bilateral gonadal dysfunction and may be a physical examination finding associated with decreased serum testosterone.
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Authors
Benjamin K. Canales, Daniel M. Zapzalka, Cesar J. Ercole, Patrick Carey, Erhard Haus, Dorothee Aeppli, Jon L. Pryor,