Tangier disease

Tangier disease (TD) is a rare lipoprotein metabolism disorder characterized biochemically by an almost complete absence of plasma high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and clinically by liver, spleen, lymph node and tonsil enlargement along with peripheral neuropathy in children and adolescents, and, occasionally, cardiovascular disease in adults.

Male infertility



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PMID (PMCID)
29198592
 MALE Adult
Can Tangier disease cause male infertility? A case report and an overview on genetic causes of male infertility and hormonal axis involved.
Stocchi L, Giardina E, Varriale L, Sechi A, Vagnini A, Parri G, Valentini M, Capalbo M.
Mol Genet Metab. 2018;123(1):43-49.
The aim of the study was to therefore to determine if there is an association between Tangier disease and male infertility.
29198592
 MALE Adult
Can Tangier disease cause male infertility? A case report and an overview on genetic causes of male infertility and hormonal axis involved.
Stocchi L, Giardina E, Varriale L, Sechi A, Vagnini A, Parri G, Valentini M, Capalbo M.
Mol Genet Metab. 2018;123(1):43-49.
Can Tangier disease cause male infertility?