Oncology Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
lifetime of EC with Lynch syndrome
A
25-60%
2
Q
ET that is upper normal if postmenopausal , asymptomatic and on HRT
A
8mm
3
Q
In symptomatic postmenopausal women with unscheduled vaginal bleeding whilst taking HRT or tamoxifen an endometrial biopsy should be taken if ET is ?
A
> 5mm
4
Q
When to refer women if on HTR and bleeding
A
if persistent bleeding after 6 months of starting HRT
5
Q
if new onset of PMB refer after stopping HRT
A
if persistent bleeding 6 weeks after stopping HRT
6
Q
Tamoxifen is associated with?? fold increased risk of EC and therefore triggers a high level of clinical suspicion
A
three fold
7
Q
what monitoring for women who have Lynch syndrome exists for EC?
A
should have annual TVS, hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy after 35yrs
