MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 42-year-old woman presented with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. A histological investigation of a curettage material revealed increased quantity of coiled glands and their cystic dilation. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Cystic glandular hyperplasia
B
Atrophy
C
Metaplasia
D
Displasia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many cases of dysfunctional uterine bleeding were due to anovulatory cycles. These cases presented as prolonged proliferative phase on histopathological examination. A correlation with the date of last menstrual period and the date of biopsy is thus mandatory, for correct treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an endometrial biopsy, a small piece of tissue from the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is removed and examined under a microscope for cancer and other cell irregularities. The procedure helps find the cause of a woman’s heavy or irregular bleeding.

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