introduction camurati-engelmann disease (ced) is a rare autosomal dominant disease with various phenotypic expressions. the symptoms usually develop during childhood. the hallmark of the disease is bilateral symmetric diaphyseal hyperostosis of the long bones with progressive involvement of the metaphysis. the epiphysis is strictly spared. the common clinical symptoms are pain of the extremitie...

www.trendsinmenshealth.com TRENDS IN UROLOGY & MEN’S HEALTH NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Testosterone, the most important androgen produced by the testes, plays an integral role in male health.1,2 Hypogonadism, or a low circulating level of testosterone, is associated with sexual dysfunction, and lower testosterone levels correlate with greater severity of erectile dysfunction.3 Testosterone levels d...

A family with familial cerebellar ataxia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is described. The condition was inherited as an autosomal recessive defect. CT scan in one case revealed cerebellar and brain stem atrophy. Endocrinological tests showed abnormalities only in two patients who were clinically affected. In both cases raised gonadotropic levels were found after repetitive stimulation with l...

Male hypogonadism is a condition characterized by decreased testosterone production and sperm quality or production. This can be the result of primary testicular failure or secondary testicular failure due to pituitary or hypothalamic disorders. Symptoms of hypogonadism include erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and regression or absence of secondary sexual characteristics. Total testoster...