Diagnosis of chronic endometritis: How many CD138<sup>+</sup> cells/HPF in endometrial stroma affect pregnancy outcome of infertile women?

202084 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yuye Li · Shenzhen Zhongshan Urological Hospital

Shiru Xu · Shandong University

Shuyi Yu · Shenzhen Zhongshan Urological Hospital

Chunyu Huang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shenglai Lin · Shenzhen Zhongshan Urological Hospital

Wanru Chen · Shenzhen Zhongshan Urological Hospital

Meilan Mo

Abstract

We conclude that immunohistochemical analysis of CD138<sup>+</sup> cells is a reliable method to detect CE which can be identified by the presence of ≥5 plasma cells in at least one out of 30 HPF.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive System and Pregnancy Endometriosis Research and Treatment Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology

Volume 85, Issue 5, pp. e13369-e13369

DOI: 10.1111/aji.13369

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