Endometrial Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
endometrial cancer
A
cancer of the endometrium
2
Q
risk factors
A
age nulliparity early monarche PCOS tamoxifen diabetes mellitus obesity opposed oestrogen
3
Q
signs
A
post-menopausal bleeding
weight loss
4
Q
investigations
A
trans-vaginal USS
hysteroscopy for biopsy
5
Q
what will be seen on a bi-manual pelvic examination
A
normal
6
Q
management
A
total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-phorectomy
invasive - plus radiotherapy
7
Q
what are protective factors
A
smoking and combined pill
8
Q
what referral is needed when there is post-menopausal bleeding
A
urgent 2 week
9
Q
how would you manage atypical endometrial hyperplasia
A
total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingophorectomy due to malignancy progression
