Endometrial polyps are one of the most common etiologies of abnormal genital bleeding in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. They are hyperplastic overgrowths of endometrial glands and stroma that form a projection from the surface of the endometrium. They may also be asymptomatic. The great majority of endometrial polyps are benign, but malignancy occurs in some women. Single or multiple polyps may occur and range in diameter from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Giant endometrial polyps associated with tamoxifen and raloxifene use. Here we presented a giant endometrial polyp in a postmenopausal woman without any complaints and hormone or drug use.
Authors: Mehmet Kulhan, Nur Gozde Kulhan, Umit Arslan Nayki, Cenk Nayki, Pasa Ulug
Key Words: Endometrial polyps, uterine endometrial diseases, treatment, management