Riesgo de malignización de pólipos endometriales

Abstract

Endometrial polyps are common lesions and their prevalence in the general population is relatively low; however, they can be associated with abnormal uterine bleeding, increased risk of endometrial cancer and, in some cases, infertility. These conditions can be considered as a malignant lesion depending on their characteristics. The risk of malignancy of an endometrial polyp varies between 0.8% to 8%. The malignancy that these represent cannot be observed in isolation but rather together with the other factors that increase the risk of endometrial cancer. The diagnosis is principally realized by transvaginal ultrasound and histeroscopia. The managing will depend on the individual evaluation of every patient and it can go from resection up to only follow-up. Keywords: Endometrial Polyps, Uterine Polyps, Endometrial Neoplasms, Risk factors, Polypectomy