A Case of Asymptomatic Postmenopausal Hematometra Mimicking Endometrial Carcinoma

Authors

  • Süleyman Güven Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Diyarbakır
  • Turan Ilıca Clinic of Radiology, Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Diyarbakır
  • Alpay Yılmaz Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Diyarbakır
  • İbrahim Alanbay Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Diyarbakır

Keywords:

Endometrial carcinoma, Hematometra, Postmenopausal women, Senile cervical stenosis

Abstract

Hematometra in a postmenopausal woman is a rare condition and the possible association of endometrial and cervical carcinoma should be excluded for such cases. We report the case of a 66-year-old multiparous postmenopausal woman who presented as an asymptomatical hematometra mimicking endometrial carcinoma. In this case, hematometra was demonstrated by sonography and well defined by computed tomography and MRI and suggested the possible diagnosis of endometrial cancer. Endometrial sampling revealed only the diagnosis of blood clots and scanty endometrial strands. A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were done. Pathologic evaluation excluded the diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma and revealed senile cervical stenosis possibly due to hypoestrogenic state. The successful management of this rare condition was discussed.

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Published

2007-04-15

How to Cite

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Güven S, Ilıca T, Yılmaz A, Alanbay İbrahim. A Case of Asymptomatic Postmenopausal Hematometra Mimicking Endometrial Carcinoma. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med [Internet]. 2007Apr.15 [cited 2024Mar.28];13(1):67-9. Available from: https://www.gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/518

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Case Reports