Uterine Cancer Flashcards
what is hyperplasia?
an increase in the number of cells
what are the three types of endometrial hyperplasia?
simple
complex
atypical
which type of endometrial hyperplasia is a precursor of carcinoma?
atypical
what is one possible cause of endometrial hyperplasia?
persistent oestrogen stimulation
how does endometrial hyperplasia present?
abnormal bleeding
when is the peak incidence of endometrial carcinoma?
50-60 years old
uncommon under 40
what should be considered in young women with endometrial carcinoma?
underlying conditions
i.e. PCOS, Lynch syndrome
what are the two main groups of endometrial carcinoma?
endometrioid carcinoma
serous carcinoma
what is the precursor of an endometrioid endometrial carcinoma?
atypical hyperplasia
what is a type one endometrial carcinoma?
endometrioid endometrial carcinoma
which type of endometrial carcinoma is most common?
endometrioid
what is endometrioid endometrial carcinoma related to?
unopposed oestrogen
what are the two types of endometrioid endometrial carcinoma?
endometrioid
mucinous
what mutations are associated with endometrioid endometrial carcinoma?
PTEN
KRAS
PIK3CA
what is the precursor for serous endometrial carcinoma?
serous intraepithelial carcinoma
what is a type two endometrial carcinoma?
serous endometrial carcinoma
who gets serous endometrial carcinomas?
elderly, postmenopausal
what mutation is often associated with serous endometrial carcinoma?
TP35
what are the two phenotypes of serous endometrial carcinoma?
serous
clear cell
how can serous endometrial carcinoma spread?
along Fallopian tube mucosa and onto peritoneal surfaces
what is the more aggressive type of endometrial carcinoma?
serous endometrial carcinoma
how does endometrial carcinoma usually present?
abnormal bleeding