Testis from a man with hypopituitarism
Object numberGC.8519-1
TitleTestis from a man with hypopituitarism
Creator John (1823-1899) Struthers
DescriptionFrom a male aged 26 years the subject of hypopituitarism. The testes (19.(1).a.8.) were small and the pubic hair scanty. There was a generalized osteodystrophy with coxa vara and alterations in the thickness and consistency of the bones.
The testis is about half the size of the epididymis in whose concavity it lies as a wedge shaped body. the ductus deferens being of normal size appears disproprtionately large.
Production date 1931
Object nameTESTIS
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 12 cm
Diameter: 5 cm