A histological study of 3095 cases of Endometrial Curettings

ABSTRACT

From 1980 to 1991; a total of 3095 cases of endometrial curretings were brought to MMC for histological study. The results showed that endometrial curretings is the commonest pathological specimen submitted. The common reasons for seeking attention were abnormal uterine bleeding (43.2 percent) and infertility (42.0 pecent). The endometrial factors associated with abnormal uterine bleeding; infertility and abnormal menstruations found are anovulatory endometrium; hyperplasia; and insufficient luteal endometrium. The importance between the clinician and pathologist for this special field is stressed