endometrieal cancer

Question 1

when the cancer is limited to the uterus

Answer 1

hysterectomy with bilertal salpingoophorectomy

Question 2

most common histological form

Answer 2

adenocarcinoma

Question 3

thickness of endometrium

Answer 3

<5 for post menopausal is normal

Question 4

diagnosis

Answer 4

endometrial hyperplasia on ultrasound
simpson pain? coliky like pain
pus like discharge as a result of necoros and has a bad odour need to DX from infection

Question 5

type 1

type 2

Answer 5

type 1: adenocarcinima

type 2 :Papillary, serous and clear cell are referred to as type 2. They have a lower survival rate and are typically not associated with excess oestrogen stimulation (Oestrogen independent). Women affected here are older and multiparous.

Question 6

what is preferred chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Answer 6

RADIOTHERAPY, tumour is not sensitive to chemotherapu

Question 7

protective factors

Answer 7

miltiparity and breast feeding