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Cystic testicular tubular dilatation was seen in ducklings fed a ration containing furazolidone at 250, 400, 550, or 700 ppm for 28 days. Gross evidence of cystic testicular dilatation was observed at necropsy in 16% (32/203) of the ducklings that survived to the end of the study. Gross testicular lesions consisted of various degrees of enlargement with increased translucency in moderately to severely enlarged testicles. Histological evidence of cystic testicular dilatation was present in 45% (41/91) of the testicles examined. Histologically, the tubules were in various states of dilatation with attenuation of the seminiferous epithelium proportional to the severity of dilatation. In the most severely affected testicles, tubules were greatly dilated, distorted, and fluid-filled, with extensively flattened epithelium visible on the inner margin of the tubule as a thin rim of cytoplasm with a protuberant nucleus. Interstitial tissues were compressed to thin septa between the dilated tubules.  相似文献   

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以新生犊牛睾丸为实验对象,应用组合酶法进行支持细胞分离培养,并研究了冷冻保存后支持细胞的生长特性。结果表明:在细胞分离时,消化睾丸组织,分离曲细精管法所获得的细胞悬液中的有效细胞数高于组织剪碎法。支持细胞体外培养,4 h后开始贴壁,3~4 d铺满培养皿底壁,传代后细胞生长较快,2 d即可增殖一代。HE染色,胞质染色较淡,而细胞核染色较深,呈圆形或椭圆形位于细胞质中央或偏位,核仁明显。采用10%FBS+10%DMSO的DMEM液做冷冻液,对细胞进行冷冻保存时,支持细胞的复苏率在65%以上。解冻后的支持细胞体外培养,4h开始有细胞贴壁,24h后大部分细胞贴壁,3~4d铺满培养皿底壁。  相似文献   

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Dietary cobalt (265 ppm Co) induced polycythemia and consistent degenerative and necrotic lesions in the seminiferous tubules of rats. Cyanosis and engorgement of testicular vasculature on day 35 and thereafter was followed on day 70 by degenerative and necrotic changes in the germinal epithelium and Sertoli cells. Spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes and round spermatids were markedly affected, while elongated spermatids, spermatozoa, and sertoli cells were more resistant. Damaged tubules, often present side by side with normal tubules, contained multinucleated giant cells composed of degenerated and necrotic spermatocytes and/or spermatids, sloughed germinal and Sertoli cells, and calcified necrotic debris. Necrotic tubules were frequently collapsed and devoid of epithelium except for occasional spermatogonia and surviving Sertoli cells. Lesions were not observed in the Leydig cells, cauda epididymis or seminal vesicles.  相似文献   

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Reasons for performing study: Specific patterns of cytoskeletal filaments reflect a functional state of the cell. In testicular cells intermediate filaments (IFs) are of the vimentin type. Since it is known that Sertoli cells regulate the spermatogenic function in the male gonad, it became important to propose a system that could quantify the state of seminiferous tubular quality. To date, a Johnsen score system has never been used to equine testes. Objectives: To demonstrate the expression pattern of vimentin in testes of mature Arabian stallions and correlate its distribution with grade of seminiferous tubule impairment as indicated by a Johnsen score. Methods: For histological examination by the Johnsen method, routine haematoxylin‐eosin staining was used. Vimentin expression and its presence in testicular sections and testicular homogenates were detected by immunohistochemistry and western blot, respectively. Both analyses were performed qualitatively and quantitatively and further validated by ANOVA tests. Results: Distinct morphology of seminiferous tubules was found in testes harvested from 3 stallions. Vimentin in IFs was immunolocalised to the cytoplasm of Sertoli, Leydig and peritubular‐myoid cells. The intensity and pattern of the IFs staining was different in individual seminiferous tubules suggesting a correlation between vimentin expression and the severity of tubule degeneration. Qualitative results by immunohistochemistry and western blot were confirmed by further quantitative analyses. Conclusions: In equine testes, differential expression of vimentin was found to be correlated with the impairment of seminiferous tubules indicated by a decrease in Johnsen score. Potential relevance: The Johnsen score system may be a useful method to facilitate the identification of tubular alterations in the stallion testes. Combined histological and immunohistochemical approach may provide a detailed phenotypic classification of stallions with decreased fertility.  相似文献   

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Mixed germ cell sex cord-stromal tumors (MGSCTs) of the testis are rare in dogs. We describe the histopathology and immunohistochemical characteristics of an MGSCT associated with a Leydig cell tumor in a cryptorchid testis. Histologically, MGSCT consisted of two nodules of seminiferous tubules lined by germ cells and Sertoli cells in variable proportions. Germ cells had variable size and nuclear features, with frequent giant cells. Germ cells were evenly mixed with Sertoli cells or located in the center of tubules. Markers that labeled mainly germ cells and few or no Sertoli or Leydig cells were calretinin, KIT, and PGP 9.5. E-cadherin, GATA-4, inhibin-alpha (INH-alpha), and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) were predominantly detected in Sertoli cells, whereas melan A was particularly expressed in Leydig cells and vimentin in all three cell types. OCT3/4 was not detected in any cell type. Although more cases of canine MGSCT need to be examined, our results suggest that an immunohistochemical panel of E-cadherin, GATA-4, INH-alpha, KIT, NSE, PGP 9.5, and melan A will help distinguish the three main cell types in canine testicular germ cell and sex cord-stromal tumors.  相似文献   

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Twenty bulls, aged 7-12 years and selected from six dromedary farms were used in this study. Fifteen previously fertile animals were divided into fertile (controls) and infertile groups on the basis of abnormal scrotal contents following palpation and azoospermic ejaculates collected by electroejaculation. An examination of the clinical and histological findings as well as the testicular patterns of oestradiol-17beta, testosterone and histamine indicated that three bulls displayed normal ranges comparable to the controls but with bilateral spermatocoeles in the caput epididymides in conjunction with the soft texture of the testicles. Seven bulls showed moderate testicular firmness and springiness, a marked increase in testicular oestradiol-17beta and histamine concentrations, and increases in surface area, density of mast cells and percentages of seminiferous tubules containing premeiotic spermatogenic cells as well as decreases in testicular testosterone concentrations, surface area of Leydig cells and diameter of the seminiferous tubules. The remaining five infertile animals had small hard testicles, supranormal testicular testosterone concentrations, baseline values of testicular oestradiol-17beta and histamine, decreased numbers of Sertoli and mast cells, with a predominance (98.2%) of seminiferous tubules containing spermatogonia resting on a thickened tubular basement membrane. The results provide information on the relationship between gonadotrophin, testicular oestrogen, androgens and histamine as well as spermatogenesis in normal and azoospermic dromedary bulls.  相似文献   

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the distribution and expression of peptidergic neurotransmitters protein gene product 9.5 (PGP9.5) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in cryptorchidism and testicular tumors of dogs,compare them with normal testicular tissues of the same age,and provide reference for clinical diagnosis of malignant transformation in testicular tumors of dogs.HE staing,Masson trichrome staining,Gomori silver staining and toluidine blue staining were used to observe the tissue characteristics of reticular fibers,collagen fibers and mast cells.Immunohistochemical SP method and immunofluorescence combined with IPP were used to analyze the expression and localization of PGP9.5 and NPY in tissues.The results showed that the seminiferous epithelium of normal dog testis was composed of 4-7 layers of spermatogenic cells and Sertoli cells,and the distribution of collagen fibers and reticular fibers in interstitial tissue was sparse.The thickness of collagen fibers in the basement membrane of cryptorchidism seminiferous tubules increased,the nucleus of Sertoli concentrated at the base of seminiferous tubules,and the interstitial reticular fibers increased.The tissue structure of testicular tumor was unclear,collagen fibers and reticular fibers were irregularly distributed,and mast cells increased significantly compared with normal and cryptorchid groups.The immunofluorescence results showed that PGP9.5 was moderately positive in Leydig cells of normal testis,no significant expression in spermatogenic cells,strongly positive in Leydig cells and spermatogenic cells of cryptorchidism,and occasional expression in testicular tumors.NPY was occasionally expressed in normal testicular Leydig cells,but not in spermatogenic cells,strong positive expression in Leydig cells and seminiferous epithelium of cryptorchidism,high density and strong positive expression in interstitial vessels,and no obvious expression in testicular tumors.Immunohistochemical statistics showed that the expression of PGP9.5 and NPY in testicular tumor tissue were extremely significantly lower than that in normal group (P<0.01),while the expression of PGP9.5 and NPY in cryptorchidism group were significantly or extremely significantly increased (P<0.05;P<0.01).Therefore,the expression of PGP9.5 and NPY in cryptorchidism of dogs was increased suggesting that the cryptorchidism of dogs had a tendency to develop into a tumor,and was related to the degree of malignant transformation of tumor.  相似文献   

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试验旨在分析肽能神经递质蛋白基因产物9.5（protein gene product 9.5,PGP9.5）和神经肽Y（neuropeptide Y,NPY）在犬隐睾及睾丸肿瘤中的分布和表达,并与同年龄正常睾丸组织进行比较,为认识犬睾丸肿瘤恶变临床诊断提供参考。应用HE染色、Masson三色染色、Gomori银浸染、甲苯胺蓝染色观察各组织中网状纤维、胶原纤维及肥大细胞等组织特征,采用免疫组织化学SP法及免疫荧光法结合IPP统计分析PGP9.5和NPY在组织中的表达及定位。结果显示,正常犬睾丸生精上皮由4~7层生精细胞及Sertoli细胞构成,间质组织胶原纤维和网状纤维分布稀疏。隐睾生精小管基底膜胶原纤维厚度增加,Sertoli细胞核浓缩位于生精小管基底,间质网状纤维增多。睾丸肿瘤组织结构不清晰,胶原纤维和网状纤维无规则分布,肥大细胞较正常组及隐睾组显著增多。免疫荧光定位表明,PGP9.5在正常睾丸Leydig细胞中呈中等阳性表达,生精细胞中无明显表达;隐睾Leydig细胞及生精细胞中呈强阳性表达;睾丸肿瘤中偶有表达。NPY在正常睾丸Leydig细胞中偶见阳性表达,生精细胞中无表达;隐睾Leydig细胞及生精上皮中无表达,间质小血管管壁呈高密度强阳性表达;睾丸肿瘤组织中无明显表达。免疫组化统计表明,睾丸肿瘤组织中PGP9.5和NPY较正常组极显著降低（P<0.01）,隐睾组PGP9.5和NPY表达显著或极显著增加（P<0.05;P<0.01）。因此,犬隐睾时PGP9.5及NPY的表达增高,提示犬隐睾时已有发展为肿瘤的趋势,且与肿瘤恶变程度相关。  相似文献   

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This study was designed to monitor the morphological development of the reproductive tract of the Nubian bucks in relation to puberty. Thirty-two Nubain male kids were used in the study. The animals were slaughtered at intervals of 2 weeks starting from 1 day old up to 24 weeks of age. Tissue samples were obtained from the testes and processed for ultrastructural studies. The boundary tissue of the newly forming seminiferous tubule adhered closely to the basal lamina. It consisted of a single continuous layer of myoid cells, the outer surface of which was covered by scattered fibroblasts. The ultrastructural study of the boundary of the seminiferous tubule revealed that it consisted of three layers; inner fibrous, middle and outer cellular. The seminiferous tubules at week one were lined by two layers of epithelia; spermatogonia and Sertoli cells in the basal layer, and primary spermatocytes in the second layer. A gradual increase in the diameter of the tubules and epithelial height continued to increase with age. Furthermore, spermatocytes number showed an increase with age. In conclusion, based on the appearance of spermatozoa in the lumina of the seminiferous tubules, puberty age was achieved between weeks 18 and 20.  相似文献   

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The ultimate goal of this study was to establish an in vitro system to produce sperms. To pursue this goal, immature porcine testicular cells were cultured in stereostructural form and cultured testicular cord was investigated morphologically. At 4 weeks of age, the seminiferous tubules of the porcine testes consisted of undifferentiated germ cells (gonocytes and undifferentiated spermatogonia) and immature Sertoli cells. The interstitial tissue was largely occupied by Leydig cells. The testes were enzymatically digested, and the dispersed cells were encapsulated with alginate either immediately or after freeze-thawing. The resulting testicular cell cords were cultured for up to 10 weeks. After 2 weeks of culture, Sertoli cells, which were identified by their inhibin-positive reaction in immunohistochemistry, and Leydig cells, which were identified by their morphological characteristics, were observed in the cords. Neither undifferentiated nor differentiated types of germ cells were detected. The number of cells in the cords progressively decreased during the culture period. In order to discover the fate of the Sertoli cells, the level of inhibin in the spent media was determined. Inhibin in the media was at a detectable level after 2 days of culture. The levels increased and peaked at 2 weeks. When frozen-thawed testicular cells were applied to the culture, the peak level was maintained for over 8 weeks, in contrast to the gradual decrease of inhibin level when fresh cells were cultured. These results indicate that the culture conditions can sustain the survival of Sertoli cells. Further improvement is required for proliferation and differentiation of germ cells.  相似文献   

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Atrophy of seminiferous tubules and interstitial fibrosis are frequently observed in aged horses. Samples from 8 male Thoroughbreds, age 4-24 years, were subjected to histological, electron microscopical and immunohistochemical examination and statistical analysis. There were statistically significant increases in collagen fibres in the lamina propria of seminiferous tubules and testicular interstitium in 3 horses age 23 and 24 years compared with 5 horses age 4-20 years (P<0.001). Lamina propria surrounding atrophic tubules was thickened by an increase in collagen type IV and elastic fibres and by proliferation of bizarre myoid cells. Basal lamina was also thickened but had decreased reactivity for collagen type IV. Some myoid cells changed morphologically to a swollen and irregular shape and contained abundant cytoplasmic organelles. Laser scanning microscopy revealed that cytoplasmic actin filaments were decreased; the remaining filaments were positive for alpha-smooth muscle actin and vimentin, and matrix metalloproteinase-2 was secreted. These myoid cells transformed into myofibroblasts. The changes are interpreted as evidence of injured structure and function of the lamina propria and basal lamina and may explain the functional decline of the blood-testis barrier. Myoid cells may play an important role in the progression of testicular fibrosis.  相似文献   

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Repro22 is an N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU)-induced mutation in mice showing depletion of both male and female germ cells. In the present study, we investigated the male phenotypes of the mutant mouse at the adult stage. The repro22/repro22 homozygous mice showed reduced body weights as well as markedly reduced testis weights. Histological examination of the testes at 4 and 10 months of age showed no germ cells in the seminiferous tubules of the affected testis while a number of Sertoli cells were observed in the tubules. In addition to the germ cell depletion, the testes of the affected mouse contained expanded intertubular spaces that were filled by Leydig cell-like interstitial cells. These interstitial cells were confirmed to be Leydig cells by immunohistochmical staining using anti-3beta-HSD antibody. The estimated number of Leydig cells in the affected testes at 10 months of age increased approximately 2 fold compared with those of normal testes. Furthermore, the plasma testosterone levels of the affected mice at 10 months of age were significantly higher than those of the normal mice. These findings indicated that the repro22/repro22 mouse developed hyperplasia of Leydig cells that was presumably caused by the absence of germ cells in the seminiferous tubules.  相似文献   

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Manipulation of the reproductive activity of jackals is dependent on a thorough understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. This study describes seasonal morphological changes in the adult testis of the black‐backed jackal in relation to the immunoexpression of the basement membrane marker, laminin and the cytoskeletal proteins, cytokeratin, smooth muscle actin and vimentin. Laminin was immunolocalized in basement membranes surrounding seminiferous tubules, as well as in basement membranes associated with Leydig, peritubular myoid and vascular smooth muscle cells. Scalloped basement membranes enclosed seminiferous tubules in regressing testes. The seminiferous epithelium and interstitial tissue in all animals studied were cytokeratin immunonegative. Smooth muscle actin was demonstrated in vascular smooth muscle cells, as well as in peritubular myoid cells encircling seminiferous tubules. Vimentin immunoreactivity was exhibited in the cytoplasm of Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, vascular endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells and fibrocytes. Vimentin immunostaining in Sertoli, Leydig and peritubular myoid cells varied depending on the functional state of the testis. The results of the study have shown that dramatic seasonal histological changes occur in the testes of the jackal. In addition, the use of immunohistochemistry accentuates these morphological changes.  相似文献   

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Testicular lesions in rams infected by maedi/visna virus   总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3  
Pathological lesions were observed in the testicles of 5 out of 7 rams found to be infected by maedi virus serologically and by histopathological examination of the lungs. The interstitium of the testicles was infiltrated with lymphocytes, histiocytes and plasma cells. The infiltration was mainly perivascular and of varying severity, and was accompanied by fibrosis. The seminiferous tubules neighbouring the severely affected parts were atrophied and, as a result, in circumscribed areas of the testicles disturbances of spermatogenesis were observed. The epididymides were devoid of pathological changes. Studies are in progress to determine whether the testicular lesions are actually caused by maedi/visna virus. Transmission of the virus with infected rams' semen is possible.  相似文献   

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The postnatal testicular development and actin distribution in the seminiferous epithelium were examined by light microscopy, using the testes of the Habu (Trimeresurus flavoviridis; snake) from 0-year-old to 3-year-old. At 0-year-old (about 1 month after birth), the testis was quite small in size, and the seminiferous epithelium was composed of only Sertoli cells and large spermatogonia. Actin immunoreactivity was observed in the peritubular myoid cells, but could not be detected in the seminiferous epithelium. At 1-year-old (about 10 months after birth), the testicular size increased to a great degree. In the seminiferous epithelium, spermatocytes newly appeared. Actin could still not be detected in the seminiferous epithelium. At 2-year-old (about 1 year and 10 months after birth), the testes continued to develop in size. In the seminiferous epithelium, elongate spermatids and round spermatids were frequently seen, in addition to Sertoli cells, spermatogonia and spermatocytes. Thus, active spermatogenesis was clearly recognized at this age. Moreover, the actin distribution in the seminiferous epithelium was observed at the site between Sertoli cells and spermatids, as well as that at adult stage. The immunoreactivity of actin in the peritubular myoid cells gradually increased from 0-year-old to 2-year-old. Conclusively, it seems likely that spermatogenesis in the Habu initiates at 2-year-old, accompanying with the appearance of actin in the seminiferous epithelium.  相似文献   

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The extent and type of renal ultrastructural changes in Beagle dogs varied with the administration of ochratoxin A and citrinin alone and in the two dosage combinations. The three predominant changes were cytoplasmic vacuolation, myelin figure formation and lesions designated as cytoplasmic disarray. These changes were mainly of the endomembane system of the tubular epithelial cells. Cytoplasmic vacuoles were within proximal and distal tubules and collecting ducts and were most numerous in dogs given 10 mg/kg critrinin. Vacuolation of similar distribution, but less severe, was seen in renal tubular cells of dogs given the higher dose of the combined mycotoxins (0.2 mg/kg ochratoxin A + 10 mg/kg citrinin). This damage was limited to the proximal tubular cells in dogs given only ochratoxin A (0.1 or 0.2 mg/kg). Myelin figures were in proximal epithelial cells of dogs given ochratoxin A alone or combined with citrinin. There was cytoplasmic disarray in dogs of all groups except for dogs given 5 mg/kg citrinin. This lesions was usually limited to the proximal tubules. The lesions, however, was found in cells of the distal tubules of dogs given 10 mg/kg citrinin alone.  相似文献   

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Quantitative morphological methods were used to analyse the histomorphometric changes and variations in the number and size of cells from diverse cellular populations in testes of newly hatched chicks treated with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) during embryonic development. The tissue was fixed and embedded in Epon and sections were morphometrically measured under light microscopy, using point counting for volume densities and the Floderus equation to determine numerical density. The average volume of the individual cell was determined by dividing the volume density by the numerical density. Results indicate that FSH administration causes an increase in the number of Sertoli cells and spermatogonia, as well as enlargement of the individual Sertoli cells leading consequently to an increase in the diameter and volume density of the testicular seminiferous tubules. Results also reveal an increase in the volume density of the interstitial cords of the Leydig cells, this expansion is due to the enlargement of the individual Leydig cells and not to an increase in their number, which remains constant. We conclude that testes of chick embryos are able to respond to FSH treatment, as revealed by the changes in the number and size of the cells conforming the diverse cellular populations of the testis. FSH treatment during embryonic development induces histomorphometric changes in both the interstitial tissue and seminiferous tubules, accelerating their growth and differentiation.  相似文献   

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为比较哈多利系博美犬老龄与青年阶段睾丸的组织结构差异及相关蛋白分布特征，探索博美犬不同年龄阶段睾丸组织结构变化及其对生殖功能的影响，本试验应用特殊染色、免疫组织化学法结合免疫荧光观察比较青年与老龄博美犬睾丸组织化学特点，并用IPP图像分析软件进行定量分析。结果显示，与青年博美犬相比，老龄博美犬生精上皮层数与厚度降低，Leydig细胞数及Sertoli细胞数显著增加（P<0.05），生精小管基底膜及血管管壁层胶原纤维与网状纤维含量明显增加。免疫组织化学结果显示，老龄博美犬睾丸细胞外基质（exreacellular matrix，ECM）相关蛋白Ⅳ型胶原（collage，Col Ⅳ）、硫酸乙酰肝素蛋白多糖（heparan sulfate proteoglycan，HSPG）含量极显著低于青年博美犬（P<0.01），层黏连蛋白（laminin，LN）含量显著低于青年博美犬（P<0.05）。免疫荧光结果显示，Col Ⅳ、HSPG和LN主要在Leydig细胞及Sertoli细胞强表达。因此，老龄博美犬胶原纤维与网状纤维含量增加，Leydig细胞数及Sertoli细胞数增多可能与其生精功能的维持相关，其生精功能的下降与Col Ⅳ和HSPG的变化密切相关。  相似文献   

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Clinical investigation of canine testicular function is complicated by the difficulty in the evaluation of seminiferous tubules. Until recently, testicular biopsy was the only diagnostic option for dogs with persistent oligo/azoospermia. In human andrology, testicular fine needle aspiration (TFNA) is currently considered a useful method in the evaluation of azoospermia and severe oligozoospermia, and has long replaced classical biopsy to evaluate spermatogenesis. In order to verify its diagnostic efficacy for the clinical approach to canine oligo- or azoospermia, TFNA was performed in seven adult (two oligozoospermic and five azoospermic) dogs. After sedation, a fine (21–23 gauge) butterfly needle connected to a 50-ml syringe was inserted into each testicle; strong suction was applied and the aspirated fluid squirted on a glass slide, smeared out, air-dried and stained with a modified May–Grunwald–Giemsa. Under light microscopy, Sertoli cells (all those found in each investigated field) and spermatogenic cells (n = 100) were counted on each smear in order to differentiate spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes, secondary spermatocytes, early spermatids, late spermatids and spermatozoa, and calculate their relative percentages. Cytological analysis showed the following testicular pictures: normal spermatogenesis (compatible with obstruction of the seminal ducts), hypospermatogenesis, maturative disturbances and Sertoli cell-only syndrome. Two dogs with an obstructive lesion were treated with corticosteroids; one of them recovered and sired two litters of puppies.  相似文献   

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