Number and distribution of lymphocytes in epithelium of human uteri in the menstrual cycle and menopause.
The number and distribution of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL) in luminal and glandular epithelium of human uterus were analysed in proliferative and secretory phase of the menstrual cycle as well as in menopause. It was found that lymphocytes were common components of luminal and glandular epithelium of human uterus. In secretory phase of menstrual cycle the IEL number of uterine luminal epithelium was on average 3.5 while in proliferative phase it decreased to 1.4 per 100 epithelial cells. In menopause the IEL number kept the level of that of proliferative phase. IEL of glandular epithelium were less numerous than those of lining epithelium and distributed evenly along the length of endometrial gland; their number failed to change in menstrual cycle.
Choroszewska
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Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical Academy, Warsaw.
Sawicki
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Bentyn
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Strojny
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D000328:Adult; D002452:Cell Count; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D005260:Female; D005498:Follicular Phase; D006801:Humans; D008183:Luteal Phase; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000166:cytology*; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D014599:Uterus / Q000166:cytology*