Clinical indications for hysteroscopic removal of uterine masses: Time, age at diagnosis, and mass size
ConclusionLarge mass size, longer time after last menstrual period, and older age are risk factors for abnormal histologies of uterine masses resected via hysteroscopy. Clinicians should take particular care when contemplating hysteroscopic removal for women younger than 40 years, and those with masses of <1.5 cm in size in the proliferative phase of the endometrium to avoid an unnecessary surgery.
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research - Category: OBGYN Authors: Hyun ‐Woong Cho, Yu‐Jin Koo, Jin‐Hwa Hong, Jae‐Kwan Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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