Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome

Synonyms

Del Castillo Syndrome

Germinal Cell Aplasia

Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome

A type of male infertility in which no germ cells are visible in any of the biopsied SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES (type I) or in which germ cells are present in a minority of tubules (type II). Clinical features include AZOOSPERMIA, normal VIRILIZATION, and normal chromosomal complement.