Corpus luteum formation in the fetus.
A well-developed corpus luteum was found at autopsy in a premature infant who died 26 hours post partum. Intrauterine pituitary-gonadal development and regulation are briefly reviewed and a possible mechanism of intrauterine fetal ovulation is presented.
D000328:Adult; D003338:Corpus Luteum / Q000254:growth & development*; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000032:analysis; D010060:Ovulation; D010913:Pituitary-Adrenal System / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy
D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone