Nerve fibers in ovarian endometriomas

Natsuko Tokushige; Peter Russell; Kirsten Black; Hector Barrera; Sylvia Dubinovsky; Robert Markham; Ian S Fraser

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.12.074

Nerve fibers in ovarian endometriomas

Fertil Steril. 2010 Oct;94(5):1944-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.12.074. Epub 2010 Feb 12.

Authors

Natsuko Tokushige¹, Peter Russell, Kirsten Black, Hector Barrera, Sylvia Dubinovsky, Robert Markham, Ian S Fraser

Affiliation

¹ 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

PMID: 20153469
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.12.074

Abstract

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

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

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