Vaginosonography in primary prevention of endometrial oncological pathology.
In 38 patients observed for postmenopausal bleeding endometrial thickness measured by vaginosonography before diagnostic curettage was compared with histological results. In 30 patients with endometrial thickness below 4 mm only inactive endometrium was found, whereas in 8 patients with endometrial thickness above 4 mm different pathologies were present. The role of vaginosonography in primary prevention of endometrial oncology is discussed.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Franchini Hospital, Montecchio Emilia, RE.
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Ghirardini
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Montanari
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Gualerzi
D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011322:Primary Prevention; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000517:prevention & control