Dysplasia and malignancy in endocervical polyps.

Objective: The objective was to estimate the prevalence of malignancy or dysplasia in cervical polyps.

Methods: A convenience sample was identified by retrospectively searching the Hartford Hospital pathology database for cases of endocervical polyps removed from January 1, 1999, through January 31, 2006. The presence of malignancy, dysplasia, atypia, and other modifiers was recorded along with demographic information, including age, race/ethnicity, residence, and the ordering practitioner.