classification of abnormal uterine bleeding
Last reviewed 01/2018
classification of abnormal uterine bleeding
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has classified AUB into 9 main categories, which are arranged according to the acronym "PALM-COEIN".
In general the basic classification system has
- 4 categories which are structural entities that can be measured through imaging techniques and/or histopathology - "Polyp, Adenomyosis, Leiomyoma, Maligancy and hyperplasia" group
- 4 categories which are non structural entities that are not defined by imaging or histopathology - "Coagulopathy, Ovulatory dysfunction, Endometrial, Iatrogenic" group
- 1 category reserved for entities that are not yet classified - "Not yet classified"
The presence or absence of each criterion is noted using "0" (if not present), "1" (if present) and "?" (if not yet assessed).
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