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What are the differences between an endometrial biopsy and an endocervical curetage?
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Different: Endometrial biopsy is a biopsy of the lining of the uterus, done to detect endometrial polyps, hyperplasia or cancer . Endocervical currttage is scrapping from inside of the cervix usually done for abnormal pap smear to diagnose cervical dysplasia or cancer.
Answered 2/13/2013
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