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Recurrent postmenopausal bleeding.

E Kaplan

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |December 31, 1977
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    Recurrent postmenopausal bleeding requires careful evaluation. Hysterectomy is often necessary, especially with endometrial hyperplasia or fibroids, to rule out underlying cancers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Obstetrics
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Recurrent postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) poses diagnostic challenges.
    • Previous dilatation and curettage (D&C) may fail to identify pathology.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review management strategies for recurrent postmenopausal bleeding.
    • To identify pathological causes missed by initial investigations.
    • To determine optimal surgical and diagnostic approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 34 patients with recurrent PMB.
    • Histological examination of hysterectomy specimens.
    • Analysis of diagnostic procedures including D&C and cervical cytology.

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    Main Results:

    • 32 of 34 patients underwent hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oöphorectomy.
    • Diagnoses included endometrial glandular hyperplasia (5 patients) and uterine fibroids (2 patients).
    • Cervical carcinoma (2 patients) and missed endocervical carcinoma (2 patients) were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Recurrent PMB necessitates thorough investigation, including repeat D&C and adequate cervical cytology.
    • Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oöphorectomy is recommended for obese patients or those with uterine fibroids.
    • Surgical intervention aids in detecting underlying gynecological malignancies.