cystic endometrial hyperplasia

Cystic endometrial hyperplasia is the most common as well as the most benign form of endometrial hyperplasia.

Radiographic features

Ultrasound

Typically shows endometrial thickening with associated cysts.

Differential diagnosis

For imaging appearences consider:

• prolonged proliferative phase from chronic anovulation  
  • e.g. those with PCOS / long term oral contraceptive use in a premenopausal patient

Siehe auch:

• Polyzystisches Ovarialsyndrom