Morular metaplasia of the endometrium in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome.
A 31-year-old women with polycystic ovary syndrome underwent dilatation and curettage (D&C) as part of her infertility workup. Pathologic examination revealed endometrial morular metaplasia without malignant potential. Follow-up D&C had no evidence of endometrial hyperplasia or carcinoma. The diagnostic difficulties and pathogenesis are discussed.
Ryuko
K
K
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University, Izumo, Japan.
Miura
H
H
Iwanari
O
O
Abu-Musa
A
A
Kitao
M
M
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008679:Metaplasia; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D012086:Reoperation; D014463:Ultrasonography