Mechanisms of Development of Prolactin-Induced Adenomyosis in Mice

Acta anatomica · 1983 · vol. 116(1) , pp. 46–54 · doi:10.1159/000145724 · PMID:6858602 · W2014988158
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Ectopic pituitary transplantation induced adenomyosis in mice, characterized by stromal fibroblast and uterine gland invasion into the myometrium, suggesting mechanisms for prolactin-induced pathological uterine changes.

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Abstract

Ectopic (intrauterine and under the renal capsule) pituitary transplantation induced a high incidence of adenomyosis with subserous nodules in both SHN and SLN strains of mice. Early signs of the development were the invasion of stromal fibroblasts into the myometrium along the branches of blood vessels, followed by uterine gland invasion of the musculature to the serosa. Pituitary grafting did not modify the effects of carcinogens on the uterus. Mechanisms of the development of adenomyosis and hormonal milieu facilitating these pathological changes of the uterus are discussed.

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endometriosisadenomyosis

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Endometriosis Mice Prolactin Uterine Neoplasms Animals Biomechanical Phenomena Endometriosis Female Mice Mice, Inbred Strains Pituitary Gland, Anterior Pituitary Gland, Anterior Prolactin Time Factors Uterine Neoplasms Uterus Uterus

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