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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 7/2020

01-07-2020 | Infertility | Review

MRI findings of nonobstructive azoospermia: lesions in and out of pelvic cavity

Authors: Yang Peng, Longyuan Ouyang, Zhi Lin, Fan Zhang, Huanjun Wang, Jian Guan

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 7/2020

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Abstract

Nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) can be caused by various diseases, including congenital disorders, endocrine disorders, infections, tumor or tumor-like diseases, vascular diseases, etc. Diagnosis of the underlying cause of NOA is complicated and challenging. In this study, we introduce an MR examination protocol for the etiological diagnosis of NOA, and demonstrate a series of NOA patients with different causes and imaging findings. Except for lesions of testes, the patients may also combine abnormalities of adrenal glands and central nervous system. In such cases, the patients could benefit from additional abdominal and intracranial scans.
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Metadata
Title
MRI findings of nonobstructive azoospermia: lesions in and out of pelvic cavity
Authors
Yang Peng
Longyuan Ouyang
Zhi Lin
Fan Zhang
Huanjun Wang
Jian Guan
Publication date
01-07-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 7/2020
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02232-8

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