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    • Gynecologic Pathology
    • Reproductive Medicine

    Background:

    • Endometrial curettage is a common gynecologic procedure.
    • Histopathological examination is crucial for diagnosing endometrial conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of endometrial curettage histopathology.
    • To identify factors limiting the effectiveness of endometrial pathological assessments.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 1,000 endometrial curettings histopathology reports.
    • Analysis of specimen adequacy and available clinical information.

    Main Results:

    • Pathological reports were useful in only 50% of submitted specimens.
    • High proportion of specimens were unsuitable for histological assessment.
    • Inadequate specimen size and lack of clinical/menstrual history were primary limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • The diagnostic value of endometrial curettage is limited by specimen quality and clinical data.
    • Improving specimen collection and information provision is essential for accurate endometrial pathology.
    • Alternative endometrial sampling methods warrant consideration.