endometrium Flashcards
1
Q
The _____lines the uterus. and is innermost layer.
A
endometrium
2
Q
The ____is a muscular organ located in the pelvis, between the rectum and the bladder
A
uterus
3
Q
The endometrium is made up of ___Cells
A
columnar
4
Q
Taking the drug _____increases the risk of endometrial cancer
A
tamoxifen
5
Q
A common clinical presentation of endometrial cancer is
A
postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
6
Q
____ cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy
A
Endometrial
7
Q
Endometrial cancer uses what staging?
A
FIGO
8
Q
What is the most common pathology of Endometrial cancer
A
adenocarcinoma
9
Q
detection and diagnosis for endometrial cancer
A
- Aspiration curettage/endometrial sampling (usually done in doctors offices)
- H&P
- Chest x-ray
- blood counts, chemistries , urinalysis
10
Q
treatment for endometrial cancers
A
- surgery and/or radiation therapy depending on stage, grade , medical conditions of patient
- pre op radiation for high grade and high clinical stages (before surgery)
- post op after surgery
- doses vary with staging and grading
