Fig. 1From: Spontaneous embryo resorption in the mouse is triggered by embryonic apoptosis followed by rapid removal via maternal sterile purulent inflammationSynopsis of early and late resorptions in relation to normal development, Upper panel: Normal antimesometrial implantation (schematic after Rugh) and two early resorptions first detected by ultrasound (US) at day 7. Composite 1: Neutrophilic liquefaction of embryo proper (R2, Table 1). Composite 2: Additional resorption and liquefaction of maternal tissues via foam cells (resorption R1, Table 1). Composites 3–6: Stages of abortion of apoptotic embryos into the uterine lumenBack to article page