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Testicular Biopsy Procedures and Considerations

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Which fluid is NOT recommended for preserving testicular tissue in diagnostic biopsies due to its potential to cause tissue shrinkage?

Zenker's fluid

Formalin (correct)

Stieve's fluid

Bouin's fluid

A diagnostic testicular biopsy aims to:

Evaluate the patient's general hormone levels.

Extract a large volume of sperm for reproductive use.

Immediately treat identified spermatogenic problems.

Determine the presence of neoplastic cells and assess spermatogenic disruption. (correct)

In addition to age and reproductive hormone levels, what other factor influences surgical sperm retrieval?

Patient's occupation

Family history of heart disease

Testicular volume (correct)

Dietary habits

According to the provided information, which clinical scenario may make a testicular biopsy unnecessary?

Clinical findings suggestive of obstruction Signup and view all the answers

A therapeutic testicular biopsy is primarily designed to:

Extract sperm for reproductive purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum size for an adequate testicular biopsy sample for infertility assessment?

3 mm Signup and view all the answers

In the context of NOA-related infertility, oxidative stress from inflammatory processes can lead to which outcome?

DNA and membrane damage resulting in azoospermia. Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical approach involves the use of an operative microscope for the more precise extraction of sperm?

Microsurgical TESE Signup and view all the answers

What are common post-biopsy complications?

Bleeding, infection, and soreness in the biopsy area Signup and view all the answers

Aside from surgical access, what is a primary difference between open biopsy vs percutaneous biopsy?

Open biopsies can include microscopic dissection. Signup and view all the answers