Evidence of the origin of the gelatinous masses in the oviducts of mares

J Reprod Fertil. 1979 Nov;57(2):287-90. doi: 10.1530/jrf.0.0570287.

Abstract

The gelatinous masses known to occur in the mare oviduct were examined by light and scanning electron microscopy. Many (44%) of the masses which occurred in 16 of the 24 oviducts studied were connected with the mucosa of the ampulla near the ampullary-isthmic junction. The masses consisted of lobules of fine fibres probably derived from the fibrous connective tissue of the lamina propria in the oviductal mucosa.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fallopian Tubes / anatomy & histology*
  • Fallopian Tubes / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Horses / anatomy & histology*