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The Genetic Jigsaw of Endometrial Polyps
Dimitra Lampropoulou1, Michail Kalinderis2, Liana Fidani3
1School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|July 15, 2026
Summary
Endometrial polyps are common uterine growths with a complex genetic basis. Their development involves multiple genetic factors, not a single cause, impacting diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Endometrial polyps are common benign uterine growths.
- They can cause abnormal uterine bleeding and infertility.
- Evidence suggests a multifactorial molecular basis for these lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on the genetic background of endometrial polyps.
- To analyze the multifactorial genetic landscape underlying polyp development.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of PubMed and Scopus databases.
- Inclusion of peer-reviewed research, review articles, and meta-analyses.
- Screening of references for additional relevant studies.
Main Results:
- Endometrial polyps exhibit genetic heterogeneity.
- Development involves chromosomal changes, somatic and germline variants, and altered gene expression.
- No single pathogenic mechanism explains all cases.
Conclusions:
- Endometrial polyp development is multifactorial.
- Integrating genetic insights may improve diagnostics and management.
- Current findings require further research before clinical application.
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