1Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
2Professor and Head, S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere
3Professor, Department of Pathology, J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India
Online published on 16 May, 2013.
Adenomyosis is a frequent entity, with difficult diagnosis, often obtained by pathological analysis performed after hysterectomy. This condition can cause abnormal uterine bleeding and dysmenorrhoea, frequent reasons for consultation and hysterectomy.
The present study sought to evaluate the clinical profile of adenomyosis
The data in this study have been derived from 896 hysterectomies performed at J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, for a period of 2 years. Adenomyosis reported in 896 (49.04%) of 1827 uteri were included in the study irrespective of the preoperative diagnosis.
Of the 1827 hysterectomy specimen received during the 2year period, adenomyosis was reported in 896 uteri (49.04%). Age of patients ranged from 20 - 75 years with a mean age of 39.8years. Peak incidence was seen in fourth decade. 892 patients were parous (99.55%). The parity ranged from one to ten. Menorrhagia was the commonest symptom.
Our findings do not support the notion that adenomyosis is more frequently related to particular clinical condition and suggest the association of parity with an increased frequency of adenomyosis.
Adenomyosis, Parity, Symptoms
