Miscellaneous disorders involving the endometrium

In this review, selected miscellaneous disorders of the endometrium, mostly benign but some malignant, are discussed. Topics covered include criteria for adequacy as well as common artifacts in endometrial biopsy specimens, endometritis, exogenous hormone and drug (including tamoxifen) effects on the endometrium, and endometrial metaplasias. Various issues relating to endometrial polyps are also covered, as are metastatic neoplasms involving the endometrium.