Endometrial glands are tiny tube-shaped structures that make up part of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. These glands are made of epithelial cells that produce mucus and other fluids to help prepare the uterus for pregnancy. The spaces between the glands are filled with a supporting tissue called the stroma, …
Read More »
What does inactive endometrium mean? Inactive endometrium is a term pathologists use to describe the appearance of endometrial tissue (the tissue found on the inside of the uterus) that is not under the influence of normal (physiological) levels of estrogen and progesterone or is altered due to exogenous factors. Is inactive endometrium normal? Inactive endometrium …
Read More »
The endometrium is the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. Its main job is to prepare for and support a pregnancy. If a fertilized egg attaches to the endometrium, this tissue provides nutrients and blood supply to help it grow. The endometrium is made up of two main parts: Endometrial …
Read More »
What is a leiomyoma of the uterus? A leiomyoma is a non-cancerous tumour that starts in the wall of the uterus. The tumour is made up of specialized smooth muscle cells that are normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Leiomyomas are very common tumours and they usually occur in women …
Read More »
Secretory endometrium is a term pathologists use to describe the changes seen in the endometrium during the second half of the menstrual cycle. It is a normal finding in women of reproductive age. Is secretory endometrium normal? Yes. Secretory endometrium is a normal finding in women of reproductive age. What is the function of secretory …
Read More »
Atrophic endometrium is a term used to describe endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterus) that is smaller, thinner, and less active than normal. This is a benign change, meaning it is not cancer. Atrophy is a natural process that occurs when the endometrium is no longer stimulated by estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that …
Read More »
Carcinosarcoma of the uterus is an aggressive type of cancer that starts in the uterus. It is sometimes described as a “biphasic” tumour because it contains two different kinds of cancer cells. One part is made up of cells that resemble those that normally line the inside surface of organs. This is called the carcinoma …
Read More »
A result of atypical glandular cells (AGC) on a Pap smear means that some of the glandular cells collected from your cervix or uterus look abnormal when examined under the microscope. Glandular cells normally line the inner canal of the cervix (endocervix) and the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). When these cells look unusual, …
Read More »
