Endometrial Microcalcification in a 31-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report

Authors

  • GH Ano-Edward
  • TI Bobo
  • TY Bakare

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30442/ahr.1003-09-249

Keywords:

Amenorrhea, Endometrial calcification, Infertility, Placenta, Missed abortion

Abstract

Endometrial microcalcifications are an uncommon event, though they may be a cause of amenorrhoea and infertility. It is often detected incidentally as echogenic lesions on ultrasonography and in endometrial samples sent for histopathological examination. A 31-year-old Para 0+3 presented with amenorrhoea and a “curettage sample” obtained from an evacuation performed for a missed abortion at ten weeks gestation. She brought the tissue obtained during the endometrial curettage, which was performed at a private hospital for histopathological examination and follow-up at the Gynaecology Clinic. A provisional diagnosis of atrophic endometrium was made following a pelvic ultrasound scan, while histopathological examination revealed placenta tissue with microcalcifications. The patient was subsequently placed on combined oral contraceptives for three cycles, having ruled out possible contraindications. She had regular per vaginam bleeding for three consecutive cycles. She resumed spontaneous menses and eventually achieved pregnancy. Although endometrial microcalcification is rare, it is a potential cause of secondary amenorrhea and infertility in women of reproductive age group.

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2024-09-29

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