Uterine Cancer Flashcards

1
Q

Uterine Cancer is also known as

A

Endometrial Cancer

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2
Q

What occurs in uterine cancer

A

the endometrial layer goes through an increase in hyperplasia

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3
Q

when does hyperplasia usually occur

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every month and needs hormonal support

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4
Q

what is the endometrium made up of

A

glandular and epithelial tissue

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5
Q

Et of uterine cancer is mostly related to what

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hyperestrogenism and familial history

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6
Q

Risks for uterine cancer are

A
obesity
- adipose tissue stores and synthesis estrogen
age
pelvic radiation
Diabetes 
HTN
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7
Q

Patho: Uterine cancer is largely what kind

A

adenocarcinomas

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8
Q

How many types are there

A

2

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9
Q

which on is estrogen dependent

A

type 1

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10
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describe type 1

A

slow to progress
hyperplasia - dysplasia - anaplasia
spreads to uterus and vagina
late met via lymph and blood

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11
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Describe type 2

A

non E dependent
endometrial atrophy
poorer prognosis

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12
Q

Manifestations of Uterine cancer

A

painless bleeding

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13
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Treatment

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surgery and radiation dependent on stage

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