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Postmenopausal uterine inversion associated with endometrial polyps.

Rod Rocconi¹, Warner K Huh, Seine Chiang

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

|September 10, 2003

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Postmenopausal uterine inversion, a rare condition, can be associated solely with endometrial polyps. Surgical intervention successfully treated this nonpuerperal uterine inversion case.

Area of Science:

Gynecology
Reproductive Medicine

Background:

Postmenopausal uterine inversion is an exceptionally rare gynecologic complication.
This case highlights uterine inversion associated exclusively with endometrial polyps.

Observation:

A postmenopausal woman presented with recurrent vaginal bleeding, diagnosed with endometrial polyps.
Following treatment for polyps, she experienced acute, severe bleeding and cervical mass presentation.
Surgical exploration revealed uterine inversion.

Findings:

The patient underwent the Haultain technique for uterine inversion correction.
A total abdominal hysterectomy was performed post-correction.
Surgical management was successful.

Implications:

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This case expands the understanding of potential causes for nonpuerperal uterine inversion.
Endometrial polyps should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postmenopausal uterine inversion.
Prompt surgical treatment can effectively manage this rare complication.