Macroorchidism
Macroorchidism is a disorder found in males where a subject has abnormally large testes. The condition is commonly inherited in connection with fragile X syndrome, which is also the second most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. The opposite side of the spectrum is called microorchidism, which is the condition of abnormally small testes.
| Macroorchidism | |
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| Specialty | Urology |
Other possible causes of macroorchidism are long-standing primary hypothyroidism, adrenal remnants in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)-secreting pituitary macroadenomas, local tumors, lymphomas, or aromatase deficiency.[1]
References
- Álvarez-Acevedo García, M.; Molina Rodríguez, M.aA.; González Casado, I.; Nistal Martín De Serrano, M.; Gracia Bouthelier, R. (2006). "Macroorquidismo: A propósito de un caso" [Macroorchidism: a case report]. Anales de Pediatría (in Spanish). 64 (1): 89–92. doi:10.1016/S1695-4033(06)70015-7. PMID 16539923.
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