endometrieal cancer Flashcards

1
Q

when the cancer is limited to the uterus

A

hysterectomy with bilertal salpingoophorectomy

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2
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most common histological form

A

adenocarcinoma

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3
Q

thickness of endometrium

A

<5 for post menopausal is normal

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4
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diagnosis

A

endometrial hyperplasia on ultrasound
simpson pain? coliky like pain
pus like discharge as a result of necoros and has a bad odour need to DX from infection

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5
Q

type 1

type 2

A

type 1: adenocarcinima

type 2 :Papillary, serous and clear cell are referred to as type 2. They have a lower survival rate and are typically not associated with excess oestrogen stimulation (Oestrogen independent). Women affected here are older and multiparous.

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6
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what is preferred chemotherapy or radiotherapy

A

RADIOTHERAPY, tumour is not sensitive to chemotherapu

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7
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protective factors

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miltiparity and breast feeding

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