Age-related differential diagnosis of vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women: a series of 3047 symptomatic postmenopausal women.

作者: N. Burbos , P. Musonda , I. Giarenis , A. M. Shiner , P. Giamougiannis

DOI: 10.1258/MI.2010.010005

关键词: Vaginal bleedingPopulation studyIncidence (epidemiology)Endometrial cancerGynecologyDifferential diagnosisBiopsyMedicineProspective cohort studyCohort study

摘要: ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify the causes vaginal bleeding in different age groups postmenopausal women. Also, we attempt estimate incidence and endometrial cancer a defined geographical area.Study designThe was conducted at gynaecological oncology centre United Kingdom, between February 2006 May 2009. Patients were investigated according established evidence-based departmental guidelines.ResultsDuring period 3047 women referred with bleeding. In 1356 (44.5%) thickness measured less than 5 mm on transvaginal ultrasound scan. Benign histology found 1144 (37.5%). polyps cause 10.1% cases. The our population 5%. rate during peaks 55–59 years (25.9/1000 women/year) decli...

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