Endometrial curettings
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Contents
Grossing
- Generally submit all tissue for microscopy, even larger volumes.
- Look for products of conception if indicated from referral and/or history
Microscopy
Look mainly for:
- Signs of endometrial hyperplasia.
- Products of conception if indicated from referral and/or history
- Malignancy
Microscopy report
Example in a normal case:
(Optionally: Benign endometrium and endocervical mucosa without significant histopathologic changes.) Negative for neoplasia or viral cytopathic changes. |
Notes
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