Uterine Cancer Flashcards
Uterine Cancer is also known as
Endometrial Cancer
What occurs in uterine cancer
the endometrial layer goes through an increase in hyperplasia
when does hyperplasia usually occur
every month and needs hormonal support
what is the endometrium made up of
glandular and epithelial tissue
Et of uterine cancer is mostly related to what
hyperestrogenism and familial history
Risks for uterine cancer are
obesity - adipose tissue stores and synthesis estrogen age pelvic radiation Diabetes HTN
Patho: Uterine cancer is largely what kind
adenocarcinomas
How many types are there
2
which on is estrogen dependent
type 1
describe type 1
slow to progress
hyperplasia - dysplasia - anaplasia
spreads to uterus and vagina
late met via lymph and blood
Describe type 2
non E dependent
endometrial atrophy
poorer prognosis
Manifestations of Uterine cancer
painless bleeding
Treatment
surgery and radiation dependent on stage
