What Does "Scant Detached Fragments And Superficial Wisps Of Benign Endometrial Lining Epthelium" Mean?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014

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Question : My uterine biopsy states. Scant detached fragments and superficial wisps of benign endometrial lining epthelium and stroma with breakdown. Scant Fragments of benign endocervical Glandular Epithelium. Comment: The scan detached superficial nature of fragments with stromal breakdown suggest possible atophic changes in the appropriate clinical setting

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for submitting your question. The findings are a description of benign endometrium and benign endocervix. The pathologist--who is the doctor that received your biopsy, examined it with a microscope, then made the diagnosis--also saw effects in the endometrial tissue which are caused by normal hormonal changes seen around/after menopause. Also, the report indicates that the amount of tissue sampled by your doctor in the office was not a lot. The main thing is that the tissue examined was negative for any malignant or pre-malignant changes. If the bleeding continues, it would be good to see your doctor again for further investigation. I hope this helps clarify the results of the biopsy and that you have continued good health in the new year. Sincerely, Dr G

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