Critical evaluation of the PALM‐COEIN classification system among women with abnormal uterine bleeding in low‐resource settings

Divya Shubham, Shubham D, Anjali Kawthalkar, Anjali S Kawthalkar, Kawthalkar AS
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2017 · vol. 141(2) , pp. 217–221 · doi:10.1002/ijgo.12388 · PMID:29139552 · W2770610798
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This study evaluated the PALM-COEIN classification system for abnormal uterine bleeding in India, finding 65% preoperative accuracy and underdiagnosis of adenomyosis and endometrial hyperplasia.

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility of the PALM-COEIN system for the classification of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in low-resource settings and to suggest modifications. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted among women with AUB who were admitted to the gynecology ward of a tertiary care hospital and research center in central India between November 2014 and October 2016. All patients were managed as per department protocols. The causes of AUB were classified before treatment using the PALM-COEIN system (classification I) and on the basis of the histopathology reports of the hysterectomy specimens (classification II); the results were compared using classification II as the gold standard. RESULTS: The study included 200 women with AUB; hysterectomy was performed in 174 women. Preoperative classification of AUB per the PALM-COEIN system was correct in 130 (65.0%) women. Adenomyosis (evaluated by transvaginal ultrasonography) and endometrial hyperplasia (evaluated by endometrial curettage) were underdiagnosed. CONCLUSION: The PALM-COEIN classification system helps in deciding the best treatment modality for women with AUB on a case-by-case basis. The incorporation of suggested modifications will further strengthen its utility as a pretreatment classification system in low-resource settings.

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adenomyosis

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Endometrial Hyperplasia Hysterectomy Uterine Hemorrhage Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Endometrial Hyperplasia Female Humans India India Prospective Studies Uterine Hemorrhage Uterine Hemorrhage

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