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Endometrial Polyp
Definition 1
A benign nodular lesion protruding above the surface of the endometrium. It is composed of a fibrous stroma that contains thick-walled blood vessels and dilated endometrial glands. Polypectomy is the treatment of choice. Only few cases with recurrence have been reported. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A benign polypoid neoplasm of the endometrium projecting into the endometrial cavity. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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