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An assessment of the value of ultrasonographic screening for endometrial disease in postmenopausal women without symptoms

Authors :
Fleischer, Arthur C.
Wheeler, James E.
Lindsay, Iain
Hendrix, Susan L.
Grabill, Scott
Kravitz, Barbara
MacDonald, Brian
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jan, 2001, Vol. 184 Issue 1-2, p70, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Transvaginal ultrasound scans are not effective in detecting endometrial disease in women who have no symptoms, according to a study of 1,926 women. Among 1,750 women who had thicker than normal endometrium and had a biopsy, only one case of endometrial cancer was found. During a transvaginal ultrasound scan, the ultrasound probe is placed inside the vagina.

Details

ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
184
Issue :
1-2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.71115572