Assessment of testicular volume in bacilliferous leprosy: correlation with clinical parameters.
Indian J Lepr
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1990 Jul-Sep; 62(3): 310-5
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in English
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| ID: sea-54964
ABSTRACT
Testicular involvement in leprosy was studied in 30 multi-bacillary (BL/LL) patients. Ten (33.3%) gave past history of type II reactions, of whom nine (30%) gave history of testicular pain and/or swelling. Decreased libido was a common complaint (63.3%). Gynaecomastia was noted in 3 patients (10%) and altered hair pattern in 11 patients (36.7%). Testicular sensation was impaired in 10 (33.3%) patients. Testicular volume was assessed objectively using the Prader orchidometer and found to be reduced in nine (30%) patients. Reduction in testicular volume correlated with longer duration of disease and a past history of type II reaction.
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Main subject:
Testis
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Humans
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Male
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Leprosy, Lepromatous
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Gynecomastia
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Lepr
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
1990
Type:
Article
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