Novel diagnostic approaches to intrauterine neoplasm in fertile age: sonography and hysteroscopy

Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2021 Oct;30(5):288-295. doi: 10.1080/13645706.2021.1941119. Epub 2021 Jul 3.

Abstract

Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is the most common gynecological malignancy in the world. It is mostly detected in postmenopausal women, but it can also occur in women of fertile age who need fertility-sparing therapy. An early diagnosis is the main objective for the correct management of these patients, making it possible to use a fertility-sparing treatment approach without exposing the patients to the risk of cancer progression. In this review, we discuss the role of sonography and hysteroscopy in the detection of intrauterine neoplasm in women of childbearing age.

Keywords: Endometrial carcinoma; fertile age; hysteroscopy; sonography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endometrial Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy*
  • Ultrasonography