Ultrasound Screening Often Misses Endometrial Cancer in Black Females. Written by Julia Ries on July 9, 2024 — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ.

The first step in testing for endometrial cancer is usually an ultrasound. But new research suggests this test may miss cases in Black women, delaying diagnoses.

Ultrasound isn’t reliable to screen for endometrial cancer in Black women, due to the standards set for the procedure An endometrium thinner than 4 millimeters is considered cancer-free However ...

The first step in testing for endometrial cancer is usually an ultrasound. But new research suggests this test may miss cases in Black women, delaying diagnoses.

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ultrasound cannot reliably rule out endometrial cancer in Black women given how readings are now assessed, a new study argues.

Cite this: Transvaginal Ultrasound Often Misses Endometrial Cancer in Black Women - Medscape - July 18, 2024. TOP PICKS FOR YOU . Recommendations . What to Read Next on Medscape.

The procedure takes about 15 minutes and is often done as a follow-up if an ultrasound or a Pap test shows something unusual. In rare cases, an endometrial biopsy can also be done with anesthesia.