Assessment of testicular spermatozoa morphology by image analysis

Eur Urol. 1996;30(1):77-9. doi: 10.1159/000474149.

Abstract

Objective: We objectively evaluated the testicular sperm cell morphology.

Methods: The spermatozoa head morphology was evaluated by image analysis as presented on testicular fine-needle aspiration cytology smears.

Results: 2,356 spermatozoa heads were classified into six groups, according to different morphology parameters.

Conclusions: This objective method of morphologic assessment of testicular spermatozoa provides an important tool for the evaluation of testicular spermatozoa and can serve as a guide for therapy in male infertility.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Male
  • Oligospermia / pathology*
  • Spermatozoa / classification
  • Spermatozoa / pathology*
  • Testis / pathology*