Imaging investigation of postmenopausal bleeding

Anju Sahdev, A. Sahdev
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2009 · vol. 338(jan07 2) , pp. a2787 · doi:10.1136/bmj.a2787 · PMID:19129299 · W2003625738
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A 72-year-old woman with postmenopausal bleeding and a history of tamoxifen use was evaluated using transvaginal ultrasound, which revealed endometrial thickening measuring 1 cm.

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A 72 year old woman presented with a two month history of postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. Relevant medical history included insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, and recent breast cancer. She had been taking tamoxifen for three years.⇓ ### Short answers Fig 1 Transvaginal ultrasound shows endometrial thickening measuring 1 cm. ### Long answer #### 1 Investigations Postmenopausal bleeding represents 5% of all gynaecology outpatient attendances.1 Transvaginal ultrasound is a …

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Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometrial Neoplasms Polyps Uterine Hemorrhage Aged Diagnosis, Differential Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometrial Neoplasms Female Humans Polyps Postmenopause Ultrasonography Uterine Hemorrhage

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