A case of atypical polypoid adenomyoma of the uterus in a postmenopausal woman.
- Author:
Douk Hun YOON
1
;
Hang Jin KIM
;
In Goo KANG
;
Dong Sug KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Fatima Women's Hospital, Korea. hyoon20@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atypical polypoid adenomyoma;
Postmenopause
- MeSH:
Adenomyoma*;
Curettage;
Diagnosis;
Dilatation;
Endometrial Neoplasms;
Female;
Humans;
Hysterectomy;
Postmenopause;
Uterine Hemorrhage;
Uterus*
- From:Korean Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
2007;18(1):62-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Atypical polypoid adenomyoma of the uterus is a rare tumor and usually occurs in young women. The most common symptom is abnomal uterine bleeding and the definite diagnosis of the lesions depends on microscopic features. The treatment of this tumor depends on the age of the patient, her desire to retain reproductive function, and the severity of her symptoms. If the patient desires to preserve her reproductive capacity, repeated dilatations and curettages must be done because of the possibility of coexisting endometrial carcinoma. If not, hysterectomy is acceptable. We experienced a rare case of atypical polypoid adenomyoma of the uterus in a postmenopausal woman and report it with brief review of literature.
