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corpus luteum
Wednesday 17 November 2004
corpora lutea (corpus luteum)
Definition: Corpus luteum is 1 to 2 cm, round yellow, lobulated structure with cystic center. It has luteinized granulosa and theca cells.
In pregnancy, coprus luteum is larger, bright yellow with prominent central cavity, hyaline droplets and calcification. Progesterone from the corpus luteum maintains the uterus for implantation.
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone which induces a secretory endometrium. It normally regresses in 14 days unless it is rescued by increasing concentrations of human chorionic gonadotropin from a pregnancy.
Components
granulosa luteal cells
theca luteal cells
Pathology
luteal cyst (corpus luteum cyst )
hemorrhagic corpus luteum
Videos
Histology of Corpus luteum (by Washington Deceit)
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Corpus luteum (by Washington Deceit)
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Corpus albicans (by Washington Deceit)
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See also
Ovaries