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Asherman's syndrome, also known as intrauterine adhesions, occurs when the basal layer of the endometrium is damaged by instrumentation (e.g., D&C) or infection (e.g., endometrial tuberculosis) resulting in endometrial sclerosis and adhesion formation partially or completely obliterating the uterine cavity.
Endometrial cancer is a cancer that arises from the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb). [1] ... [25] [unreliable medical source] Genetics
Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) is a premalignant lesion of the uterine lining that predisposes to endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma. It is composed of a collection of abnormal endometrial cells, arising from the glands that line the uterus , which have a tendency over time to progress to the most common form of uterine cancer ...
Endometriosis is a disease in which cells like those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside the uterus. [8] [9] It occurs in humans and a limited number of menstruating mammals.
The endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a tissue sample of the lining of the uterus. The tissue subsequently undergoes a histologic evaluation which aids the physician in forming a diagnosis.
The most common symptom is pain and cramping before and during menstruation as the endometrial lesions respond to hormone changes. Other symptoms may include: long-term lower back and pelvic pain
An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is a mass in the inner lining of the uterus. [1] They may have a large flat base ( sessile ) or be attached to the uterus by an elongated pedicle ( pedunculated ).
Endometrial tissue is the mucous membrane that normally lines the uterus. The endometrium is richly supplied with blood and its growth is regulated by estrogen and progesterone . [ 6 ] It consists of glandular and stroma tissue from the lining of the uterus. [ 3 ]