The frequency of structural causes (PALM) according to FIGO PALM-COEIN classification in patients undergoing hysterectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding

The original article was published on June 28, 2024. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/jompac/article/1483113

Erratum Note

In the original article, the ORCID of one of the co-authors, Enes Akdan, was incorrectly reported by the corresponding author. At the request of the authors, the ORCID has been corrected to reflect the accurate information.

Abstract

Aims: We aimed to determine the frequency of the PALM group in the FIGO PALM-COEIN system of patients who were operated for AUB, and to evaluate and analyze our data in our clinic. Methods: In a retrospective study, data were obtained for nonpregnant women aged 18–55 years who underwent hysterectomy for AUB at a center in Turkey in 2017-2022. The patients were retrospectively classified according to the PALM-COEIN system. Results: A total of 847 women were included. Leiomyoma was the most common pathology result in only 377 (44.5%) patients. The second most common pathology result was adenomyosis and leiomyoma coexistence in 132 (15.6%) patients. The third most common pathology result was 62 (7.3%) adenomyosis. Conclusion: In addition to the combined use of FİGO AUB system 1 and 2 in AUB, the notation grouping may be useful for clinicians in the management of AUB.

Keywords

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• PALM-COEIN
• notation.

Anormal uterin kanama nedeniyle histerektomi uygulanan hastalarda FIGO PALM-COEIN sınıflamasına göre yapısal nedenlerin (PALM) sıklığı

The original article was published on June 28, 2024. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/jompac/article/1483113

Abstract

Anormal Uterin Kanama Nedeniyle Histerektomi Uygulanan Hastalarda FIGO PALM-COEIN Sınıflamasına Göre Yapısal Nedenlerin (PALM) Sıklığı Amaç: Kliniğimizde AUB nedeniyle opere edilen hastaların FIGO PALM-COEIN sisteminde PALM grubunun sıklığını belirlemeyi ve verilerimizi değerlendirip analiz etmeyi amaçladık. Yöntemler: Retrospektif bir çalışmada, 2017-2022 yıllarında Türkiye'deki bir merkezde AUK nedeniyle histerektomi yapılan 18-55 yaş arası gebe olmayan kadınlardan veriler elde edildi. Hastalar retrospektif olarak PALM-COEIN sistemine göre sınıflandırıldı. Bulgular: Toplam 847 kadın dahil edildi. Leiomyom sadece 377 (%44,5) hastada en sık görülen patoloji sonucuydu. İkinci sıklıkta görülen patoloji sonucu ise 132 (%15,6) hastada adenomyozis ve leiomyomun birlikte bulunmasıydı. Üçüncü en sık görülen patoloji sonucu ise 62 (%7,3) adenomiyozis idi. Sonuç: AUK'da FİGO AUB sistem 1 ve 2'nin kombine kullanımına ek olarak notasyon gruplandırması AUK yönetiminde klinisyenler için faydalı olabilir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Anormal uterin kanama, PALM-COEIN, notasyon.

Keywords

• Anormal rahim kanaması
• PALM-COEIN
• notasyon.

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