Nerve fibers in ovarian endometriomas

Natsuko Tokushige, Tokushige N, Russell P, Peter Russell, Kirsten Black, Barrera H, Hector Barrera, Sylvia Dubinovsky, Dubinovsky S, Markham R, Robert Markham, Ian S. Fraser, Fraser Is
Fertility and sterility · 2010 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.12.074 · PMID:20153469
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Ovarian endometriomas showed innervation by sympathetic and sensory nerve fibers, suggesting their potential role in pain generation.

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Abstract

Ovarian endometriomas (n = 29) were innervated by mainly sympathetic and sensory fibers. These fibers may be involved in the generation of pain symptoms.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Nerve Fibers Ovarian Diseases Ovary Adrenergic Fibers Adrenergic Fibers Adult Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Female Humans Middle Aged Nerve Fibers Ovarian Diseases Ovary Sensory Receptor Cells Sensory Receptor Cells Uterine Diseases

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