Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2014

Study of endometrial pathology in abnormal uterine bleeding

Dr. Shilpa, Dr. Subramanya

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Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding is the commonest presenting symptom and major gynecological problem responsible for as many as one-third of all out patient gynecologic visit.^1,2 The endometrial sampling is chosen to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding.An understanding of the varieties in the normal morphological appearance of the endometrium provides an essential background for the evaluation of endometrial pathology.³Aims: 1. To evaluate histopathology of endometrium for identifying the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding.2. To observe the incidence of various pathology in different age groups. Material and methods: The endometrial samples of 200 cases (endometrial curettage/ biopsy and hysterectomy specimens) sent to pathology laboratory were analyzed. Results: Maximum cases of abnormal uterine bleeding were seen between 31-40 years of age. Most of the cases presented with menorrhagia. Histologically most common was the proliferative phase and endometrial adenocarcinoma & endometrial stromal sarcoma were rare. Conclusion: Analysis of histopathology of endometrium in abnormal uterine bleeding helps in management of patients and to know the pathological incidence of structural causes in AUB prior to surgery.

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Dr.Shilpa, Dr. Subramanya Study of endometrial pathology in abnormal uterine bleeding International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 8 August 2014

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