Anatomical Studies on Corpus luteum of Adult Bakerwali Goat

Abstract

Ovaries were collected from 15 apparently healthy female non-pregnant cyclic adult (2-3 years of age) Bakerwali goats to take up histological and histochemical observations on the corpus luteum in ovary of adult Bakerwali goats. 5-6 μm thick sections were stained to record histomorphological and histochemical observations. From capsule, various trabeculae descends into the substance of corpus luteum. Thickness of the trabeculae which descends from the capsule was almost equal in thickness to that of capsule at the periphery and tapers towards the centre. The capsule mainly comprised of collagen and reticular fibres. The occurrence of two fully developed corpora lutea in the same ovary was also observed. On the basis of shape and the size, three basic types of lutein cells were observed: large, small and spindle shaped cells. Moderate PAS reaction was seen in Capsule, Trabeculae and mild reaction was seen in luteal cells of corpus luteum. Strong reaction for AMPS, lipid and mild cholesterol reaction was observed in all type of luteal cells.