Cystic endometrial hyperplasia

Last revised by Mostafa Elfeky on 22 Jul 2022

Cystic endometrial hyperplasia is the most common as well as the most benign form of endometrial hyperplasia.

Radiographic features

Ultrasound

Typically shows endometrial thickening with associated cysts.

Differential diagnosis

For imaging appearances consider:

  • prolonged proliferative phase from chronic anovulation 3 
    • e.g. those with PCOS / long term oral contraceptive use in a premenopausal patient

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