Uterine cancer Xi-Shi Liu Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Fudan university
Uterine Cancer Xi-Shi Liu Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Fudan university
General Description Also called endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer is one of the most common malignancy of female genital tract
General Description • Also called endometrial cancer • Endometrial cancer is one of the most common malignancy of female genital tract
General Description ° A malignant epithelial disease that occurs in endometrial gland of uterus The incidence of endometrial cancer is increasing worldwide in ecent years
General Description • A malignant epithelial disease that occurs in endometrial gland of uterus • The incidence of endometrial cancer is increasing worldwide in recent years
Risk Factors 1. Medical conditions a Diabetes mellitus, hypertension b. Overweight---obesity(excess estrogen as a result of peripheral conversion of adrenally derived androstenedione by aromatization in fat) C Late menopause
Risk Factors 1. Medical conditions a. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension. b. Overweight---obesity (excess estrogen as a result of peripheral conversion of adrenally derived androstenedione by aromatization in fat). c. Late menopause
Risk Factors 2. Some gynecologic diseases Long-term endogenous estrogen exposure polycystic ovary syndrome functioning ovarian tumors anovulating dysfunctional bleeding Infertility, Nulliparity
Risk Factors 2. Some gynecologic diseases ( Long-term endogenous estrogen exposure ) - polycystic ovary syndrome - functioning ovarian tumors - anovulating dysfunctional bleeding - Infertility, Nulliparity