Endometrial Hyperplasia and the Differential Diagnosis for Thick Endometrium


Synonyms/Description

Endometrial proliferation

Etiology

Endometrial hyperplasia refers to abnormal proliferation of endometrial glands and stroma, representing a spectrum of endometrial abnormalities ranging from benign overgrowth to precancerous tissue. Endometrial hyperplasia can cause a diffusely thickened endometrium or, less commonly, focal thickening within the cavity.

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