Objective: The study wanted to test the hypothesis that stromal systems can influence the development of the epithelium.
Method: The stroma of specimens obtained by conizations of the cervix was histologically investigated.
Results: Neural proliferations such as neuromas, neurofibromas and vascular neurofibromatoses were found. They were common in the presence of epithelial lesions.
Conclusion: Thus, the frequency of neural proliferations correlated with the nature of the epithelial abnormality. This association argues against the conventional concept that the growth of cervical intraepithelial neoplasias is absolutely autonomous.