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What Causes Abnormally Heterogeneous And Thickened Endometrium?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: Hi, what does the following mean? The endometrium is abnormally heterogeneous and thickened, measuring 27mm. It has a heterogenous centre, no internal vascularity was demonstrated. No adnexal mass and no free pelvic fluid detected. Also have a 33mm ovarian cyst. My sister died 3 years ago of cancer in the uterus. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Endimetrial hyperplasia

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns about increase in endometrial thickness.

Your endometrial thickness is very much increased. This is called endometrial hyperplasia.

Even pattern looks abnormal.

Hence it needs immediate biopsy to rule out cancer. Especially with history of your sister having cancer.

Uterine cancer cannot be ruled out till biopsy is done.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Regards
Dr. Soumya
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What Causes Abnormally Heterogeneous And Thickened Endometrium?

Brief Answer: Endimetrial hyperplasia Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns about increase in endometrial thickness. Your endometrial thickness is very much increased. This is called endometrial hyperplasia. Even pattern looks abnormal. Hence it needs immediate biopsy to rule out cancer. Especially with history of your sister having cancer. Uterine cancer cannot be ruled out till biopsy is done. Let me know if you need any more clarifications. Regards Dr. Soumya