Cystic endometrial hyperplasia
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Weerakkody Y, Elfeky M, Bell D, et al. Cystic endometrial hyperplasia. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15550
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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Systems:
Synonyms:
- Endometrial cystic hyperplasia
- Cystic hyperplasia of the endometrium
- Cystic hyperplasia of endometrium
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
References
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- 3. Peri N, Levine D. Sonographic evaluation of the endometrium in patients with a history or an appearance of polycystic ovarian syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. 2007;26 (1): 55-8. J Ultrasound Med (full text) - Pubmed citation
- 4. Sheth S, Hamper UM, Kurman RJ. Thickened endometrium in the postmenopausal woman: sonographic-pathologic correlation. Radiology. 1993;187 (1): 135-9. doi:10.1148/radiology.187.1.8451399 - Pubmed citation
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