Gynecological Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for type 2 endometrial carcinoma
A
Possibly tamoxifen
Is not estrogen related
2
Q
Risk factors for type 1 endometrial carcinoma
Well differentiated endometrioid adenocarcinoma
80%
A
Type 1: excess estrogen
- obesity
- PCOS
- unbalanced HRT
- nulliparity
- late menopause
- estrogen-producing ovarian tumor
- HNPCC
- tamoxifen
3
Q
What is the most common spread in endometrial carcinoma
A
Direct extension
4
Q
Most common presenting symptom of uterine sarcoma
A
Vaginal bleeding
5
Q
Rapidly enlarging uterus in postmenopausal woman
A
Leiomyosarcoma
