This document provides information on endometrial cancer, including its epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, histopathology, staging, treatment, and prognosis. Some key points:
- Endometrial cancer is the third most common gynecological cancer in India. Risk increases with age, with most cases occurring in postmenopausal women aged 55-70 years.
- Type I and Type II endometrial cancers have different risk factors, histology, and clinical behaviors. Type I is more common, estrogen-dependent, and has a better prognosis.
- Common symptoms include postmenopausal bleeding, discharge, and abdominal/pelvic pain. Diagnosis is
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