Establishment of animal model of endometriosis in Bama miniature pigs
- VernacularTitle:巴马香猪腹腔皮下种植子宫内膜建立子宫内膜异位症模型的研究
- Author:
Yuxia MA
;
Lin WANG
;
Yan KONG
;
Zhiqing LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
endometriosis;
animal model;
pig
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
1988;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To establish an animal model to study endometriosis. Methods Six female Bama miniature pigs that were sexually mature were chosen and their endometrial tissues were acquired surgically. The endometrial tissues were implanted to abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissues. Results The ectopic endometria in the implant location formed mass or cyst that was verified pathologically to be similar to normal endometrial tissues. Conclusion The establishment of ectopic endometriosis in Bama miniature pigs is successful, which provides an ideal model for further therapeutic study of endometriosis.
