Mixed-Pattern Endometrium


D efinition Endometrium with both secretory and proliferative pattern glands.

Clinical Features

Epidemiology

  • True mixed-pattern endometrium is relatively uncommon and can be attributed to four likely causes:

    • 1.

      Hormonal imbalance (therapy)

    • 2.

      Irregular ovulation

    • 3.

      Defects in follicle development

    • 4.

      Clonal lesions

  • The most common cause of a mixed pattern is hormonal imbalance secondary to therapy or assisted reproduction.

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