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Endometrial Cancer; Clinical Aspects and Prognosis

Journal: Austin Journal of Women’s Health (Vol.2, No. 2)

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Page : 1-4

Keywords : Epidemiology; Symptoms; Risk Factors; Prognostic Indicators; Types of Endometrial Cancer;

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Abstract

In developed countries, endometrial cancer is common and is the second most common cancer in women; the lifetime risk of developing endometrial cancer is 2.6% and the average age at diagnosis is 61 years; 68% are diagnosed at an early stage; It manifests with abnormal uterine bleeding, especially in postmenopausal women; Risk factors are related to the effects of estrogen; reducing the risk with oral contraceptives, there are no screening tests; The treatment is surgical and minimally invasive surgery improves morbidity and mortality.

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