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A case of endometrial cancer following endometrial ablation for dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Alan Barry Copperman, Alan H. DeCherney, David L. Olive

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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.

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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.

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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.

Key concepts: Medicine, Endometrial ablation, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Endometrial cancer, Endometrium, Carcinoma, Ablation, Gynecology

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