Abstract: Endometrial polyp in postmenopausal women is a common reason for referral to gynaecologist. This can often be an incidental finding in the asymptomatic patient. Although the risk of malignant transformation is low, endometrial polyps should be removed in symptomatic postmenopausal women as its malignant potential is more likely when symptomatic. Studies have shown that the risk of malignant polyp in asymptomatic postmenopausal women is low at 1.5%. Other known risk factors for endometrial cancer such diabetes, hypertension, obesity, use of Tamoxifen and HRT should be taken into when considering treatment option. Asymptomatic postmenopausal polyps are unlikely to be malignant and observation is an option after discussion with the patient. However, each patient should be assessed on its own merits after careful consideration of other risk factors for endometrial cancer.
Keywords: Incidental endometrial polyp, asymptomatic postmenopausal women, malignancy potential of endometrial polyp.
Title: Incidental Finding of Endometrial Polyp in Asymptomatic Postmenopausal Women. Should We Remove It?
Author: Ying Yiing Lou
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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