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What is the primary purpose of a testicular biopsy?
What is the primary purpose of a testicular biopsy?
- To retrieve sperm for IVF. (correct)
- To treat testicular cancer.
- To correct hormonal imbalances
- To surgically remove a tumor
A testicular biopsy is not required to diagnose which of the following?
A testicular biopsy is not required to diagnose which of the following?
- Obstruction-related issues
- The cause of azoospermia. (correct)
- Neoplastic status
- Testicular failure
What is the recommended size of a testicular biopsy for infertility evaluations?
What is the recommended size of a testicular biopsy for infertility evaluations?
- 3 mm (correct)
- 2 mm
- 5 mm
- 1 mm
Which of the following fluids should not be used for diagnostic biopsies due to shrinkage?
Which of the following fluids should not be used for diagnostic biopsies due to shrinkage?
Which of the following is considered a factor that can affect surgical sperm retrieval?
Which of the following is considered a factor that can affect surgical sperm retrieval?
Which of the following is a common complication of testicular biopsy?
Which of the following is a common complication of testicular biopsy?
What is the primary difference between a diagnostic and a therapeutic testicular biopsy?
What is the primary difference between a diagnostic and a therapeutic testicular biopsy?
What type of anesthesia is typically used for a testicular biopsy?
What type of anesthesia is typically used for a testicular biopsy?
Which of the following techniques involves the use of an operative microscope during a testicular biopsy?
Which of the following techniques involves the use of an operative microscope during a testicular biopsy?
What condition can increased FSH levels often indicate, which may obviate the need for a biopsy?
What condition can increased FSH levels often indicate, which may obviate the need for a biopsy?
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Testicular Biopsy
Testicular Biopsy
A surgical procedure to extract a small piece of testicular tissue to retrieve sperm for IVF.
Therapeutic Testicular Biopsy
Therapeutic Testicular Biopsy
A type of testicular biopsy where a large portion of tissue is removed to obtain more sperm.
Diagnostic Testicular Biopsy
Diagnostic Testicular Biopsy
A type of testicular biopsy performed to determine the cause of infertility.
Percutaneous Testicular Biopsy
Percutaneous Testicular Biopsy
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Open Testicular Biopsy
Open Testicular Biopsy
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Microsurgical TESE
Microsurgical TESE
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Processing of Testicular Biopsy
Processing of Testicular Biopsy
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Azoospermia
Azoospermia
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Testicular Inflammation
Testicular Inflammation
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Hypogonadism
Hypogonadism
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