endometrial cancer Flashcards
1
Q
endometrial cancer risk factors
A
age
earlier menstruation/ late menopause
oestrogen only HRT
no or fewer pregnancies
obesity
PCOS
tamoxifen
all to do with oestrogen
2
Q
protective factors for endometrial cancer
A
COCP
mirena coil
pregnancies
smoking
3
Q
presentation of endometrial cancer
A
postcoital bleeding
intermenstrual bleeding
unusually heavy bleeding
discharge
haematuria
anaemia
increased platelets
4
Q
red flags for endometrial cancer
A
postmenopausal (after 12 months) bleeding
5
Q
investigations for endometrial cancer
A
transvaginal USS
biopsy
hysteroscopy
6
Q
management of endometrial cancer
A
total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH and BSO)
radio
chemo
progesterone
