Ultrastructural cell-to-cell interactions in hyperplastic endometrial stroma.
In hyperplastic endometrial stroma, cell-to-cell contacts are infrequent. Those that are present are not well developed and may appear degenerative. Significant amounts of extracellular matrix further impede contact. The cells of hyperplastic endometrial stromal are, for the most part, poorly differentiated and both apoptosis and necrosis are common. Fibroblast-like cells make up most of the increased cellularity, with few endometrial granulocytes or other cells types.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, HCA-Wesley Medical Center, 67214-4976.
Roberts
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Parmley
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Walker
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D017209:Apoptosis; D002450:Cell Communication; D004714:Endometrial Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000166:cytology*; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006098:Granulocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009336:Necrosis; D017154:Stromal Cells / Q000648:ultrastructure