De novo complex chromosomal rearrangement of 46, XY, t (3; 16; 8) (p26; q13; q21.2) in a non-obstructive azoospermic male

J Appl Genet. 2007;48(1):93-4. doi: 10.1007/BF03194664.

Abstract

Complex Chromosomal Rearrangements (CCRs) are rare structural abnormalities that are usually associated with infertility or subfertility in male carriers. We described clinical and chromosomal features of a non-obstructive azoospermic male that has been referred for infertility. Cytogenetic analysis showed three chromosomes, i.e. 3, 8 and 16, which have been involved and caused spermatogenesis failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Azoospermia / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 16 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 3 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8 / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Spermatogenesis / genetics
  • Translocation, Genetic*