Bernard Mann

The histopathologic diagnoses of the atypical endometrium

Abstract Attention has been called to the variability of the histologic findings in different portions of curettings removed for various clinical conditions, and hence the necessity of utilizing as frequently as possible the procedure of curettage rather than that of biopsy. Because of the present inadequate state of our knowledge and because of our inability to satisfactorily correlate many histopathologic findings with the hormonal status of the patient or with the inherent responsiveness of the endometrium, it is felt inadvisable in many instances to attempt all inclusive specific diagnoses. It is considered more advisable in these cases to restrict ones self to full descriptive reports supplemented by consultation and discussion between clinician and pathologist, in the hope that the future may bring clarification and unity to these objectively recorded findings.