Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3961709 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The sensitivity of an endometrial biopsy to detect ULMS is low, illustrating the difficulty of diagnosing ULMS preoperatively. As expected, the probability that an endometrial biopsy will detect ULMS or a related worrisome pathological finding is higher for patients with post-menopausal bleeding. Thus, benign endometrial biopsy results, particularly in pre-menopausal patients, should be interpreted with caution if there is suspicion for leiomyosarcoma. However, a positive or suspicious result can play an important role in the subsequent management of patients with ULMS, even if the absolute numbers of affected patients are small.
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Authors
Emily M. MD, Katharine M. MD, MBA, Jaclyn C. MD, Titilope MD, J. Alejandro MD, Marcela G. MD, Bradley J. MD, PhD, Michael G. MD,