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Male reproductive anatomy

Testicular biopsy

Biopsy - testicle

Sperm development appears normal.

Abnormal results may suggest that proper sperm or hormonal function is not possible. Biopsy may be able to determine the cause of the dysfunction.

When sperm development appears normal within the testicle but semen analysis shows no sperm or reduced sperm, there may be a blockage of the tube through which the sperm travel from the testes to the urethra. This blockage can sometimes be repaired with surgery.

Abnormal results also include testicular cancer or benign diseases of the testicle such as spermatocele or orchitis.

All abnormal results should be discussed with you and explained by your health care provider.

Review Date: 08/15/2006
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Advanced Urologic Surgeons, Mt. Vernon, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.