Oncogenic Potential and Clinical Implications of Giant Endometrial Polyps: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

Brittany van Staalduinen, New York Medical College
Andrew Stahler, New York Medical College
Catherine Abied, New York Medical College
Rita Shats
Nisha A. Lakhi, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Journal Title

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology

First Page

Art, ID.: 8753463

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

6-1-2018

Department

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abstract

Endometrial polyps exceeding 4 centimeters in length are exceedingly rare and are termed "giant polyps." We describe two patients that presented to our hospital with giant endometrial polyps. Clinical implications and oncologic potential of giant endometrial polyps are discussed. Risk factors of oncologic transformation include advanced age, menopausal status, obesity, diabetes, arterial hypertension, use of tamoxifen, and size greater than 1.0 centimeter. A literature review of all documented cases of giant endometrial polyps is presented and management strategies for counseling and polypectomy are reviewed.

Recommended Citation

van Staalduinen, B., Stahler, A., Abied, C., Shats, R., & Lakhi, N. (2018). Oncogenic Potential and Clinical Implications of Giant Endometrial Polyps: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018, Art, ID.: 8753463. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8753463

Publisher's Statement

Originally published in Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018, 8753463. The original material can be found here.

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