Abstract
Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition affecting the women of reproductive age that has significant social and economic impact.
In developing countries like India, AUB affects about 5 to 15% of women in reproductive age group and it is increased in older women. Accurate diagnosis of the causative factor of AUB in this age group is of utmost importance so that appropriate management can be established.
Primary Objective:
To evaluate different clinical presentations of AUB in females of the age group of 40-60 years and to study the histomorphological pattern of endometrium in these cases.
Secondary Objective:
To observe Ki- 67 expression in endometrial glands in these conditions.
Keywords: Abnormal uterine bleeding, organic and inorganic causes, endometrium, Ki- 67.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Priya P V
Additional Professor, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kottayam
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i12.04
