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A member asked:
Are leydig cells more resistant to infection then rest? had infection testicle atrophied. read online leydig cell can resist chemo so y not infection
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? not infection: Testicular atrophy after an infection is not likely unless you have mumps orchitis. Testicular torsion incorrectly diagnosed as infection is more likely. Other testicle needs to be fixed to scrotum if 1 testis underwent torsion because torsion occurs in a so called "bell-clapper" testis which is usually present on both sides. Thus other testis is at risk for torsion. Suggest U consult a urologist.
Answered 4/4/2015
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If one of my testicle atrophied from infection a decent amount, is it possible that the leydig cells are still left in it and only the sertoli died?
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