Observational Study
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2022; 10(7): 2159-2165
Published online Mar 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i7.2159
Pathological pattern of endometrial abnormalities in postmenopausal women with bleeding or thickened endometrium
Hui Xue, Wen-Jing Shen, Yi Zhang
Hui Xue, Wen-Jing Shen, Yi Zhang, Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang Y designed the study; Xue H and Shen WJ performed in the data acquisition and analysis, drafted and revised the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript to be submitted.
Supported by Key Research and Development Project in Department of Science and Technology, Liaoning Province, No. 2017225025.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Science and Research Office of First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University (Shenyang, China).
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest to report.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Yi Zhang, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China. syzi@163.com
Received: August 6, 2021
Peer-review started: August 6, 2021
First decision: September 1, 2021
Revised: September 11, 2021
Accepted: January 17, 2022
Article in press: January 17, 2022
Published online: March 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Postmenopausal bleeding and thickened endometrium in menopausal women indicate the presence of endometrial lesions. These women should undergo further examination to rule out malignancy. In particular, diagnostic hysteroscopy is recommended based on its lower cost, lower rate of complications, and high accuracy.