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D & c for 9mm endometrial lining' post menopausal. said 1 out of 100 chance is cancer and 10-20% chance of precancer? does this sound reasonable?
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Tissue examination: The curettings should have been sent to a pathologist for examination and the patholgist can provide a definitive answer to your question.
Answered 4/26/2020
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