Effects of fractionated irradiation of endocrine aspects of testicular function.
Shapiro E, Kinsella T, Makuch R, Fraass B, Glatstein E, Rosenberg S, Sherins R. Effects of fractionated irradiation of endocrine aspects of testicular function. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1985, 3: 1232-9. PMID: 3928830, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1985.3.9.1232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-dependent increaseGerm cell depletionCell depletionTesticular functionBaseline levelsFollicle-stimulating hormone valuesTotal testosterone valuesSerum FSH levelsMedian differenceLeydig cell dysfunctionSoft tissue sarcomasSerum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) valuesLeydig cell functionHigh-dose radiationLH changesTubule injuryFSH levelsOnly patientsSerum FSHLH concentrationsTesticular doseHormonal alterationsHormone valuesTumor bedRadiation injury