Longitudinal Assessment of Testicular Function in Boys with Hematological Malignancies: Insights and Clinical Implications
Highlights
- Early testicular dysfunction in pediatric hematologic malignancy patients is characterized by disturbed Sertoli and Leydig cell hormonal markers, predominantly reversible over 3 years post-chemotherapy.
- Prepubertal boys show transient Sertoli cell impairment and FSH suppression during intensive corticosteroid exposure, with AMH dynamics suggesting delayed maturation.
- Pubertal patients develop transient seminiferous tubular dysfunction with biochemical recovery by 3 years, but Leydig cell insufficiency persists in a compensated form.
- Long-term endocrine follow-up is critical given residual testicular vulnerability despite apparent clinical recovery.
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