uterine cancer

Your pathology report for high grade endometrial stromal sarcoma

High-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma is an aggressive type of cancer that originates from the supportive stromal tissue within the uterus. The term “high-grade” indicates that these cancer cells grow rapidly, appear very abnormal under a microscope, and are more likely to spread beyond the uterus compared to low-grade types. What causes high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma? …
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Your pathology report for 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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Your pathology report for uterine leiomyosarcoma

What is uterine leiomyosarcoma? Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a type of uterine cancer. The tumour starts from specialized smooth muscle cells normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Most patients are over the age of 50 years at the time of diagnosis. What are the symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma? Symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma …
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