The prevalence of occult endometrial cancer in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications

Conclusion This is one of the largest single institution cohorts to examine occult malignancy. Unexpected endometrial carcinomas were found to occur in 0.19% or 1:537 (95% confidence interval 1:314–1:1008) hysterectomies for benign indications in our population. Précis Occult endometrial carcinomas are found to occur in 1:537 (0.19%) hysterectomies for benign indications.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research