Rare case of coexisting ovarian Brenner tumour and ovarian stromal hyperplasia presenting with persistent endometrial hyperplasia following treatment with levonorgestrel-intrauterine system
Abstract:Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a precursor of endometrial cancer. It arises in an environment of unopposed oestrogen. Treatment is based on a combination of weight management, diet and exercise, and the use of progestogens either via a levonogestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) or orally. The LNG-IUS is the first-line recommendation for EH without atypia. Recurrences are rare, and any recurrences despite prolonged treatment and control of risk factors necessitate a thorough consideration of other oestrogenic… Show more
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