Parametrium

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Pronunciation[edit]

Payr-uh-MEE-tree-um

Definition[edit]

The fat and connective tissue that surrounds the uterus.

Function[edit]

The parametrium helps connect the uterus to other tissues in the pelvis.

Anatomy[edit]

This connective tissue separates the supravaginal portion of the cervix from the bladder.

Blood supply[edit]

The uterine artery

Boundaries[edit]

  • The parametrium lies in front of the cervix and extends laterally between the layers of the broad ligaments.
  • Parametrium connects the uterus to other tissues in the pelvis.
  • Parametrium is different from the perimetrium, which is the outermost layer of the uterus.

Contents[edit]

The uterine artery and ovarian ligament are located in the parametrium.

Parametritis[edit]

An associated form of pelvic inflammatory disease is inflammation of the parametrium known as parametritis.

Use in cancer therapy[edit]

Parametrium can be used to place radium implant in the treatment of Stage IIIB carcinoma of the cervix



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