Thomas O Abney, Brooks A Keel

The Cryptorchid Testis

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a comprehensive review of cryptorchidism and the biology of the cryptorchid testis. It also provides information on hormonal therapy and orchidopexy to reverse cryptorchid-related damage. The book discusses morphological alterations in Sertoli and Leydig cells.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. August 1989
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 264mm x 184mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 576g
• ISBN-13: 9780849347511
• ISBN-10: 0849347513
• Artikelnr.: 21168513

Autorenporträt

Abney\, Thomas O.; Keel\, Brooks A.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Overview of Cryptorchidism with Emphasis on the Human 2. Experimental
Models of Cryptorchidism 3. Alterations in the Steroidogenic Capacity of
Leydig Cells in Cryptorchid Testis 4. Testicular Regulation of Gonadotropin
Microheterogeneity: Effects of Cryptorchidism 5. Alterations in Leydig Cell
Morphology 6. Influence of Cryptorchidism on Leydig Cell Function 7.
Changes in Sertoli Cell Structure and Functions 8. Sertoli-Leydig Cell
Interactions in the Unilaterally Cryptorchid Testis 9. Cryptorchid-Induced
Changes in Spermatogenesis and Fertility