Etymed
endometrial hyperplasia
Definition
abnormal excessive growth or development of the endometrium (lining of the uterus)
Clinical context
A 55-year-old woman presents with irregular uterine bleeding for 3 months. She is postmenopausal and has a history of obesity. Pelvic examination reveals an enlarged uterus with normal adnexa. Endometrial biopsy shows abnormal excessive growth of the uterine lining with cellular atypia. This condition carries a significant risk for progression to endometrial adenocarcinoma if left untreated.
Mnemonic
ENDOmetrial HYPERplasia - ENDO is the uterine lining, HYPER means excessive growth, and the 'H' sounds like 'Hysterectomy' - a common treatment for this condition
These morphemes also unlock…
- endo- — within; inside
- metr/o — uterus
- -al — pertaining to
- hyper- — above; excessive
- -plasia — formation; development