Hysteroscopy: an effective tool in post-menopausal bleeding

Authors

  • K. K. Junnare Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Smt. Kashibai Navle Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • G. J. Desai Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Smt. Kashibai Navle Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • G. S. Shekhawat Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Smt. Kashibai Navle Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20185415

Keywords:

Endometrial malignancy, Hysteroscopy, Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB), Transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS)

Abstract

Background: Postmenopausal bleeding is a condition where endometrial carcinoma is to be ruled out. Traditionally, D and C is the preferred method for diagnosis in such condition. Other diagnostic modalities like trans vaginal ultrasonography (TVS) and hysteroscopy are being used for diagnosis in the cases of PMB. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and accuracy of TVS and hysteroscopy in women with postmenopausal bleeding (PMB).

Methods: One hundred postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding underwent TVS and hysteroscopy. Endometrial tissue was obtained by curettage and sent for histopathology examination. The results of TVS and Hysteroscopy were compared against HP report.

Results: Hysteroscopy was successful in 98 patients. Endometrial histopathology revealed proliferative, secretory and atrophic endometrium in 26, 7 and 23 patients respectively. Polyp was diagnosed in 13 patients. Endometrial hyperplasia was detected in 11 patients and endometrial malignancy in 14 patients. All patients with endometrial hyperplasia and malignancy had ET (endometrial thickness) more than 4 mm, except one patient with endometrial malignancy who had 4 mm ET. The sensitivity and specificity of TVS for suspecting endometrial pathology at ET 4mm were 93% and 69.6%, respectively. Hysteroscopy had sensitivity of 95.2%, specificity of 92.8%, with diagnostic accuracy of 93.8%.

Conclusions: Hysteroscopy was found to be the more sensitive and specific than Transvaginal sonography for diagnosing endometrial pathologies. Hysteroscopy is safe and effective for detecting endometrial pathologies in patients with PMB.

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2018-12-26

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