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Genetic, Epigenetic, and Non-Genetic Factors in Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome: A Narrative Review.
Genes - 31 Dec 2025
Ciarloni Alessandro, Delli Muti Nicola, Sacco Sara, Ambo Nicola, Di Giacomi Valentina, Perrone Michele, Rossi Silvia, Balercia Marinella, Salvio Gianmaria, Balercia Giancarlo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS) is a complex disorder of the male reproductive system related to disfunction of the fetal testis. The clinical features of TDS may be evident at birth or infancy (cryptorchidism, hypospadias and/or reduced anogenital distance) or occur later in adulthood (testis cancer, infertility). Genetic background seems to be important for genetic predisposition, with new...
Topics
- Humans
- Male
- Gonadal Dysgenesis
- Epigenesis, Genetic
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Testis
- Cryptorchidism
- Female
