The implantation site refers to the location in the uterus where a fertilized egg attaches and embeds into the uterine lining, starting the process of pregnancy. This is where the placenta will develop to support the growing fetus. The implantation site may be described in a pathology report when a pathologist examines products of conception (tissues from …
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Stromal breakdown refers to the process where the stroma, the supportive tissue within an organ, starts to degrade or fall apart. The stroma is made up of connective tissue that helps provide structure and support to the organs. When stromal breakdown occurs, the tissue loses its normal structure, which may lead to other changes, such …
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Chronic endometritis is a long-term or chronic inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. Unlike acute inflammation, which happens suddenly and resolves quickly, chronic endometritis develops over an extended period and may cause persistent symptoms. This condition is often associated with an infection, although no clear infection is found in some cases. …
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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 …
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The uterus is a pear-shaped hollow organ found in the female pelvis between the rectum (the end of the large bowel) and the urinary bladder. The upper part (fundus) is attached to the fallopian tubes while the lower part is connected to the vagina through the uterine cervix. The walls of the uterus are made …
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What is the endometrium? The tissue that covers the inside surface of the uterus is called the endometrium. The purpose of the endometrium is to provide support for a fertilized egg to develop and grow. The surface of the endometrium is lined by epithelial cells that connect together to form glands. The tissue in between …
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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 …
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Atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) is a precancerous condition associated with an abnormally thick endometrium. It is considered a precancerous condition because over time it can turn into a type of endometrial cancer called endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Another name for this condition is endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia. Does atypical endometrial hyperplasia mean cancer? No. Atypical endometrial hyperplasia is …
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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 …
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What is an endometrial polyp? An endometrial polyp is a non-cancerous growth found on the inside of the uterus. The polyp sticks out from the thin layer of tissue on the inside uterus called the endometrium. The polyp is made up of an increased number of otherwise normal-appearing endometrial glands and stroma. What causes an …
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