Pathology of Uterine Diseases Part 2- SS

Question 1

What is the most common symptom of endometrial carcinoma?

Answer 1

Abnormal uterine bleeding

Question 2

What is the most common type of endometrial cancer?

Answer 2

Endometrioid carcinoma

Question 3

What is the most common neoplasm of the uterus?

Answer 3

Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids)

Question 4

What percentage of endometrial cancers are epithelial malignancies?

Answer 4

Over 90%

Question 5

What is the mean patient age for clear cell carcinoma?

Answer 5

7th decade of life

Question 6

What is the most common uterine sarcoma?

Answer 6

Leiomyosarcoma

Question 7

What is the typical microscopic feature of uterine leiomyomas?

Answer 7

Uniform smooth muscle cells arranged in whorled anastomosing fascicles

Question 8

What is the clinical manifestation of uterine leiomyomas related to bladder function?

Answer 8

Frequent urination

Question 9

What is the risk factor for endometrial carcinoma in women exposed to unopposed estrogen?

Answer 9

3–4-fold increased risk

Question 10

What is the prognosis of serous carcinoma with extrauterine spread?

Answer 10

Poor prognosis