Evaluation of endometrial curettage samples and their histopathological categorisation: A one year study

Dr. Swagata Dowerah; Dr. R.N.Chaubey; Dr. Randhir Singh

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Evaluation of endometrial curettage samples and their histopathological categorisation: A one year study

Dr. Swagata Dowerah, Dr. R. N. Chaubey, Dr. Randhir Singh

Abstract :

Introduction: Endometrial samples are one of the most common samples in histopathology and are carried out for a number of indications which include evaluation of a case of abnormal uterine bleeding, cancer screening, particularly following medications such as tamoxifen that are associated with endometrial abnormalities , evaluation of infertility, endometrial dating. The aim of our study was to evaluate the histopathological changes seen in endometrial curettage samples and to correlate with clinical findings. Materials and methods: A one year study was carried out in which all endometrial curettage samples received were evaluated. Clinical details of the patients were recorded and specimen were processed according to standard protocol and stained with Hematoxylin and eosin. The histopathological diagnosis were noted. Results: A total of 44 endometrial curettage samples were received during this period. The most common presenting complaint was menometrorrhagia. The most common age group of the patients was 40–49 years (34.09% cases) followed by 30–39 years (27.3% cases). The histopathological diagnosis included proliferative endometrium, secretory endometrium, atrophic endometrium, endometrial hyperplasia, disordered proliferative endometrium, endometrial polyp, products of conception, pseudodecidual changes. The most common pattern observed was proliferative endometrium. Conclusion: Endometrial curettage samples are one of the commonest samples in the histopathology section and the correct histopathological evaluation of these is essential for proper patient care.