Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Testicular adrenal rest tumours (TARTs) are a complication of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), stimulated by hyper-secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). They are the main reason for fertility problems in men with CAH owing to compression of the seminiferous tubules, obstructive azoospermia and potentially permanent testicular damage. These lesions are benign and, in most patients present bilaterally. TARTs are treatable, but they can be misdiagnos...