Age-related characteristics of the formation and growth of the uterine tubes in girls
https://doi.org/10.51922/1818-426X.2026.1.32
Abstract
The relevance of investigating the topographical and anatomical features of the internal female genital organs during postnatal ontogeny is driven by the necessity to understand their normal development and maturation, which is crucial for preventing pathologies of the female reproductive system.
To determine the topographical, anatomical, and morphometric characteristics of the uterine tubes during postnatal ontogenesis in order to identify patterns of their development and define periods of intensive growth.
We examined uterine tubes (autopsy specimens) from 24 girls aged 0 to 15 years, who had died from causes unrelated to genital tract pathology or congenital malformations.
The study established that during ontogeny from 0 to 15 years, the topographic horizontal position of both the right and left uterine tubes becomes stabilized, with the infundibulum of the organ predominantly assuming a descending orientation by adolescence.
Analysis of the dynamics of linear parameters regarding the length of the right and left uterine tubes revealed a statistically significant increase in the length of both sides. Furthermore, distinct periods of intensive longitudinal growth were identified. For the right uterine tubes, significant growth was observed during infancy (10 days–1 year), early childhood (1–2 years), and adolescence (12–15 years). For the left uterine tubes, a significant increase in length was found during infancy (10 days–1 year) and the second childhood period (8–11 years).
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Bulauskaya A.S. Age-related characteristics of the formation and growth of the uterine tubes in girls. Medical Journal. 2026;(1):32-37. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51922/1818-426X.2026.1.32
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