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Table 5 Comparison of final pathological carcinoma risks based on endometrial sampling methods

From: Aspiration biopsy versus dilatation and curettage for endometrial hyperplasia prior to hysterectomy

Endometrial sampling pathology

Carcinoma on final pathology

Endometrial sampling method

P

D&C (n = 100)

Aspiration biopsy (n = 150)

Hyperplasia without atypia

No

55 (98.2)

58 (93.5)

0.368*

Yes

1 (1.8)

4 (6.5)

Atypical hyperplasia

No

30 (68.2)

51 (58.0)

0.255

Yes

14 (31.8)

37 (42.0)

Total

No

85 (85.0)

109 (72.7)

0.022

Yes

15 (15.0)

41 (27.3)

  1. Data are n (%) unless otherwise specified
  2. * Fisher’s exact test for hyperplasia without atypia
  3. D&C Dilatation and curettage