1. PREVALENCE OF HYSTEROSCOPIC FINDINGS AND HISTOLOGIC DIAGNOSES IN PATIENTS WITH ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING.
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KANSAL, MANISHA, MENDIRATTA, SUMAN, ASOPA, SHREYA, and SAINI, LEENA
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MEDICAL sciences ,DIAGNOSIS ,UTERUS ,HYSTEROSCOPY ,ENDOMETRIAL hyperplasia ,UTERINE hemorrhage - Abstract
Background: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a term that encompasses any deviation from the normal menstrual cycle or pattern. It is characterized by irregularities in regularity, frequency, heaviness, and duration of flow, all of which can exhibit significant variability. Hysteroscopy adds a visual dimension to the examination, allowing for the exploration of previously inaccessible areas within the uterine cavity. This enhances precision and accuracy in identifying abnormalities. Methods: From September 2022 to December 2022, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the National Institute of Medical Sciences & Research in Jaipur conducted a prospective study within a hospital setting. Results: In our study, out of 220 cases, the most common finding was a proliferative endometrium, observed in 41.36% of cases. This was followed by secretory and hyperplastic endometrium, found in 21.82% and 20.45% of cases, respectively. The least common finding was a misplaced Copper-T intrauterine device, which was observed in only 2 cases, accounting for less than 1% of the total. Conclusion: The research affirms the reliability of hysteroscopy as a valuable method for assessing abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), particularly in benign conditions like endometrial polyps and submucous myomas. It can be utilized as the primary diagnostic tool for these abnormalities. However, hysteroscopy alone, without a targeted biopsy, may not provide sufficient diagnostic value in cases of endometrial hyperplasia. Therefore, it is recommended to combine hysteroscopy with curettage in AUB cases to improve its sensitivity and positive predictive value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023