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Endometrial Sampling Techniques

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The Uterus

Part of the book series: Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology ((CPOG))

Abstract

Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most frequent presenting gynecologic complaints. The relative accessibility of the uterine lining via a transcervical route makes it an ideal organ in which to diagnose pathology. Such sampling usually enables the gynecologist to determine the etiology of the bleeding—whether neoplastic, structural, or hormonal in origin.

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  1. Frederick Friedman Jr.
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  1. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10029, USA

    Albert Altchek M.D. (Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science; Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology) & Liane Deligdisch M.D. (Professor of Pathology, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science) (Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science; Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology) &  (Professor of Pathology, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science)

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Friedman, F., Brodman, M.L. (1991). Endometrial Sampling Techniques. In: Altchek, A., Deligdisch, L. (eds) The Uterus. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9086-2_11

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