Nerve fibers in ovarian endometriomas.
Ovarian endometriomas (n = 29) were innervated by mainly sympathetic and sensory fibers. These fibers may be involved in the generation of pain symptoms.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth II Research Institute for Mothers and Infants, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ntokushige@med.usyd.edu.au
Natsuko
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Tokushige
Peter
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Russell
Kirsten
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Black
Hector
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Barrera
Sylvia
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Dubinovsky
Robert
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Markham
Ian S
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Fraser
D000320:Adrenergic Fibers / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000473:pathology*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000294:innervation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000473:pathology*; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D010053:Ovary / Q000294:innervation*; D011984:Sensory Receptor Cells / Q000473:pathology; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000473:pathology