Abstract
Background: A concern voiced by critics of endometrial ablation is the possibility that cryptic endometrial adenocarcinoma may develop after such ablation. To date, this concern has been theoretical. Case: A patient presented with vaginal bleeding and was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma 5 years after ablation of the superficial endometrium. Conclusion: The possibility exists for endometrial carcinoma to develop years after endometrial ablation. Careful patient selection, thorough evaluation of any post-procedure bleeding, careful postoperative surveillance, and continued evaluation of the procedure and its long-term efficacy are indicated. (Obstet Gynecol 1993;82:640–2).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 640-642 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |