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Short stature and azoospermia in a patient with Y chromosome long arm deletion.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Nov 1997
De Rosa M, De Brasi D, Zarrilli S, Paesano L, Pivonello R, D'Agostino A, Longobardi S, Merola B, Lupoli G, Ogata T, Lombardi G
Abstract excerpt
We report on a 42-year old male with short stature, azoospermia and a wide deletion of long arm of Y chromosome. On physical examination, the patient showed height of 149 cm (< 1 degree centile) and reduced volume (3 ml) and consistency of the testes. On hormonal evaluation, he showed increased serum gonadotropins and normal serum testosterone levels though its HCG stimulated levels were limited. Serum thyroid...
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