Assessment of the value of dilatation and curettage in 323 patients with irregular uterine bleeding

In 323 cases of dilatation and curettage carried out over a twelve month period [1982] in pre-menopausal women with irregular uterine bleeding, the pick-up rate of endometrial malignancy was very low [only one case of endometrial carcinoma]. The yield of other endometrial pathology [e.g retained product of conception] was significantly high. It is suggested that the selection of cases for dilation and curettage under general anaesthesia could be improved