A Study of Uterine Pathology in Patients Presenting With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Backgroud: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the commonest presenting symptom in Gynaecology outpatient department. Endometrial sampling could be effectively used as the first diagnostic intervention in AUB, although at times, its interpretation could be quite challenging to the practicing pathologists. This study was done with hysterectomy specimen to evaluate histopathology for identifying the various etiologies in the age group between 45-60yrs presenting with AUB. Objective: To determine the histopathologic spectrum of lesions associated with AUB in age group between 45-60yrs. Material and Methods: This retrospective study was done at Government kilpauk Medical College,Chennai, India with hysterectomy specimen of 165 patients who presented with AUB from Jan2015–July 2016. Data including age and clinical indication for hysterectomy was collected for the study. The specimens were processed routinely and stained with hematoxylin and eosin stain and examined microscopically
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. P. M. Balaji, Prof. B. Pushpa, Dr. Subitha, Dr. Sofiya. C
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