endometrioid carcinoma

Endometrial endometrioid carcinoma

Endometrial endometrioid carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of endometrial cancer and typically affects women over the age of 50 years. Endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma is believed to develop from a pre-cancerous condition called atypical endometrial hyperplasia. What are …
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Endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary

What is endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary? Endometrioid carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. Most endometrioid carcinomas are associated with a condition called endometriosis. Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (which is normally found in the uterus) outside of the uterus and the ovary is a common location to find endometriosis. About 1% …
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