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How often are endometrial polyps malignant?

Asher Shushan1, Ariel Revel, Nathan Rojansky

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, PO Box 12000, Jerusalem 91120, Israel. shush@cc.huji.ac.il

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
|August 19, 2004
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Approximately 1.5% of endometrial polyps are malignant, primarily found in symptomatic peri- or postmenopausal women. Hysteroscopic removal is recommended for symptomatic polyps, though the significance of asymptomatic ones requires further study.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Endometrial polyps are common findings during pelvic sonography and hysteroscopy.
  • The exact incidence of malignancy in endometrial polyps remains uncertain, with estimates varying widely.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of malignant endometrial polyps.
  • To characterize the hysteroscopic appearance of malignant endometrial polyps.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 300 consecutive women undergoing hysteroscopic polypectomy.
  • Review of patient demographics, operative findings, and pathology reports.

Main Results:

  • 1.3% (4 out of 300) of removed endometrial polyps were malignant.

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  • Malignant polyps occurred in symptomatic peri- or postmenopausal women.
  • No distinct hysteroscopic features identified malignancy; all asymptomatic polyps were benign.

    • Conclusions:

    • About 1.5% of endometrial polyps are malignant.
    • Supports hysteroscopic removal of symptomatic endometrial polyps.
    • The clinical significance of asymptomatic polyps warrants further investigation.