[Microbiopsy and endometrial dating].

Area of Science:

• Gynecologic Pathology
• Reproductive Medicine

Context:

• Comprehensive review of endometrial biopsy procedures and diagnostic criteria.
• Spanning a significant historical period from 1944 to 1982.
• Collaboration with renowned pathologist Dr. Francisco Nogales.

Purpose:

• To document and analyze a large-scale series of endometrial biopsies.
• To illustrate the evolution of understanding in endometrial pathology.
• To provide a historical perspective on diagnostic changes.

Summary:

• Presents findings from 78,000 endometrial biopsies, one of the largest such series.
• Discusses the transformation in the conceptualization and application of endometrial biopsy.
• Highlights changes in diagnostic approaches and interpretations over 38 years.

Impact:

• Establishes a foundational dataset for understanding historical trends in endometrial pathology.
• Informs current practices by contextualizing diagnostic evolution.
• Serves as a reference for the long-term study of endometrial conditions.