Title: Histopathology of Endometrial Biopsies in Cases of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding- A Four Year Study

Authors: Dr Amruta Padhye, Dr Urshlla Kaul, Dr Reeta Dhar

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.59

Abstract

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the bleeding pattern that differs in frequency, duration and amount from a pattern observed during a normal menstrual cycle or after menopause and is caused by a variety of disorders.

Materials and Methods: This is an observational study conducted at the department of Pathology at MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai. A total number of 402 endometrial curettage specimens were obtained and studied over a period of 4 years from January 2013 till December 2016.  

Objectives: The objective of our study was to evaluate the different histopathological patterns in the dilatation and curettage samples of females presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding.

Result and Conclusion: In our study, proliferative phase endometrium and hyperplasia without atypia were most common in the reproductive age group.

Keywords: abnormal uterine bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, proliferative endometrium.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Amruta Padhye

PG student, Department of Pathology

MGM Medical College, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai