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Title: | Morphologic and endocrinologic characteristics of retained canine tests | Authors: | Batista Arteaga, Miguel González Valle, Fernando Cabrera Martín, Fernando Calero Carballo, Petra Ornella Gracia Molina, Anselmo |
UNESCO Clasification: | 310907 Patología | Keywords: | Unilateral Cryptorchid Dogs Plasma Luteinizing-Hormone Semen Quality Spermatogenesis Testosterone |
Issue Date: | 2000 | Journal: | Canine practice (1974) | Abstract: | The objective of this study was to assess macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the testes in unilaterally cryptorchid dogs (n=16 and n=13, respectively). An additional goal was to measure and compare plasma levels of testosterone between the cryptoid (n=13) and control dogs (n=16). The size and weight of the retained tested were lower (P <0.01) compared with the descended testes in the unilaterally cryptoid dogs of different breeds, but there was no difference between the inguinal and abdominal cryptoid testes (P >0.01). Spermatogenesis was significantly suppressed in the cryptorchid testes compared with the contralateral testes of the unilaterally cryptorchid dogs. The number of Leydig cells was higher (P <0.01) in the cryptorchid than in scrotal testes. Plasma concentration of testosterone did not vary (P >0.1) between the cryptoid and control dogs. Normal endocrine function could be maintained in the cryptorchid dogs, despite the smaller testicular size of the retained testes. | URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10553/73584 | ISSN: | 0094-4904 | Source: | Canine Practice [ISSN 0094-4904], v. 25 (3), p. 12-15, (Mayo-Junio 2000) |
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