Pathology

Question 1

Describe the secretory phases of endometrial tissue for days 17-19, 20-22, 23-26, and 27

Answer 1

17-19 Glandular cells develop sub-nuclear glycogen vacuoles
20-22 stromal edema, tortuous glands
23-26 stromal cells and nucleus enlarge, eosinophilic cytoplasm; around spiral uterine arteries “pre-decidual” cells
27 whole stroma is premedical and has a saw tooth pattern

Question 2

How does the endometrium change during implantation?

Answer 2

with pregnancy even ectopic the decimal tissue is hypersecretory (glycogen), cells become enlarged and protrude into the glandular lumen (arias-stella reaction)

Question 3

senile cystic atrophy is what?

Answer 3

characteristic of menopausal women endometrial lining which atrophys. Glands are parallel and collagen increases.

Question 4

Characterize the early and late proliferative stages of the uterine lining

Answer 4

early-strait and narrow lumen, stroma secretes alkaline fluid to help sperm
late- coiled glands