The Decidua
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SummaryThis tissue is the specialized, highly modified endometrium of pregnancy. The transformation of secretory endometrium to decidua is dependent upon the action of estrogen and progesterone and other stimuli provided by the implanting blastocyst (or maternal platelets) during trophoblast invasion of the endometrium and its blood vessels. The special relationship that exists between the endometrium/decidua and the invading trophoblast seemingly defies the laws of transplantation immunology. The success of this unique autograft is not only a scientific curiosity but may involve processes that harbor insights into more successful transplantation surgery and perhaps the control of neoplasia as well.
Table of Contents
- STRUCTURE
- DECIDUAL REACTION
- BLOOD SUPPLY
- HISTOLOGY
- AGING OF THE DECIDUA
- PROLACTIN IN THE DECIDUA
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