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'''Decidualized endometrium''' is [[endometrium]] with changes due to progestins. | '''Decidualized endometrium''' is [[endometrium]] with changes due to progestins. | ||
Non-physiological are referred to some as ''pseudodecidualization'' or ''pseudodecidualized endometrium''. | Non-physiological are referred to some as ''pseudodecidualization'' or ''pseudodecidualized endometrium''.<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Luciano | first1 = AA. | last2 = Turksoy | first2 = RN. | last3 = Carleo | first3 = J. | title = Evaluation of oral medroxyprogesterone acetate in the treatment of endometriosis. | journal = Obstet Gynecol | volume = 72 | issue = 3 Pt 1 | pages = 323-7 | month = Sep | year = 1988 | doi = | PMID = 2970029 }}</ref> | ||
It is seen in a number of contexts: | It is seen in a number of contexts: | ||
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*[[Secretory phase endometrium]] - especially late in the cycle. | *[[Secretory phase endometrium]] - especially late in the cycle. | ||
*[[Endometrium with changes due to exogenous hormones]] - as with [[oral contraceptive pill]] use, known as ''pseudodecidualized endometrium''. | *[[Endometrium with changes due to exogenous hormones]] - as with [[oral contraceptive pill]] use, known as ''pseudodecidualized endometrium''. | ||
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*[[Endometrium]]. | |||
{{Disambiguation}} | {{Disambiguation}} | ||
[[Category:Gynecologic pathology]] | [[Category:Gynecologic pathology]] | ||
Revision as of 14:16, 27 November 2015
Decidualized endometrium is endometrium with changes due to progestins.
Non-physiological are referred to some as pseudodecidualization or pseudodecidualized endometrium.[1]
It is seen in a number of contexts:
- Pregnancy.
- Products of conception - decidualized endometrium and chorionic villi.
- Secretory phase endometrium - especially late in the cycle.
- Endometrium with changes due to exogenous hormones - as with oral contraceptive pill use, known as pseudodecidualized endometrium.
References
See also
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