Imaging of endometrial polypoidal lesions of the uterus with Rad-Path correlation

Divij Agarwal1, Smita Manchanda1, Ankita Aggarwal1

  • 1Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.

Insights

Endometrial polyps are common uterine lesions that can be challenging to diagnose. This review details imaging and histopathological features to aid accurate diagnosis and management of these common endometrial findings.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Endometrial polypoidal lesions are frequently observed in clinical practice.
  • These lesions can present diagnostic challenges for clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the imaging appearances of various endometrial polyps.
  • To correlate imaging findings with classical histopathological features.
  • To improve diagnostic accuracy and management strategies for uterine polyps.

Main Methods:

  • Pictorial review of endometrial polypoidal lesions.
  • Discussion of ultrasound and MRI imaging characteristics.
  • Correlation with histopathological findings.

Main Results:

  • Detailed elucidation of imaging appearances for different types of endometrial polyps.
  • Classical histopathological features are presented alongside imaging findings.
  • Understanding imaging features is key for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of endometrial polyps relies on understanding imaging features.
  • Histopathological diagnosis remains the definitive gold standard.
  • Improved diagnostic accuracy facilitates appropriate patient management.