Genetic diseases of the seminal ducts.

doi:10.1016/S0753-3322(98)80016-4

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Genetic diseases of the seminal ducts.

Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie - 1 Jan 1998

Meschede D, Dworniczak B, Nieschlag E, Horst J

Abstract excerpt

Azoospermia due to an obstruction of the genital tract is one of numerous possible pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying male infertility. The blockage of the seminal ducts may be acquired or congenital. Only recently has the strong association between mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembr...

Topics

Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
Ejaculation
Genitalia, Male
Humans
Male
Mutation
Oligospermia
Seminal Vesicles
Vas Deferens

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