Question 256 · LEK · Endometrial cancer
In the case of post-menopausal bleeding, the recommended diagnostic procedure will be:
1) ultrasound examination after 2 months;
2) endometrial aspiration biopsy;
3) hysteroscopy and targeted biopsy;
4) computed tomography (CT) of pelvis;
5) fractional curettage of the uterine cavity.
The correct answer is:
2) endometrial aspiration biopsy;
3) hysteroscopy and targeted biopsy;
4) computed tomography (CT) of pelvis;
5) fractional curettage of the uterine cavity.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,2,5.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. 4 only.
- E. 2,3,5.
Hint
Postmenopausal bleeding requires prompt histological assessment of the endometrium.
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