Osseous Metaplasia Endometrium: A Rare Case Report
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Osseous metaplasia of endometrial tissue is a rare entity. We came across an interesting case of 25 years old lady with primary infertility. Her hysteroscopy showed a bone-like foreign body in the endometrial cavity. On gross examination, multiple soft to hard bits of tissue were received. Microscopy showed endometrial tissue in the proliferative phase and bony trabeculae. At places, bits of stromal tissue revealed osseous metaplastic changes consistent with bone formation.
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