Scanning electron microscopy of fused mouse placentas and associated uterine bed.
The decidual surface of two fused placentas and the associated uterine bed were examined by scanning electron microscopy. The compact decidua basalis fits into a uterine depression filled with coarse fibers which is surrounded by a smooth area that gradually becomes folded. Placental fusion due to twinning or crowding is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D003656:Decidua / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005260:Female; D051379:Mice; D008815:Mice, Inbred Strains; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000648:ultrastructure*