title: Morular metaplasia of the endometrium in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University, Izumo, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ryuko
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Miura
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Iwanari
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abu-Musa
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kitao
mesh_terms: 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