endometrial cancer

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:cancer
gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:endometrium
uterus
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Lynch_syndrome
gptkbp:canMetastasizeTo lungs
liver
lymph nodes
bones
gptkbp:commonIn postmenopausal women
gptkbp:diagnosedBy dilation and curettage
endometrial biopsy
transvaginal ultrasound
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:histology gptkb:cancer
gptkb:carcinosarcoma
gptkb:serous_carcinoma
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label endometrial cancer
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:C54
gptkbp:incidence most common gynecologic cancer in developed countries
gptkbp:mortalityRate lower than ovarian cancer
gptkbp:mostCommonType gptkb:endometrioid_adenocarcinoma
gptkbp:prevention weight management
physical activity
oral contraceptive use
gptkbp:prognosis generally good if detected early
gptkbp:rareIn women under 40
gptkbp:recurrence possible, especially in advanced stages
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
gptkb:hereditary_nonpolyposis_colorectal_cancer
gptkb:polycystic_ovary_syndrome
obesity
hypertension
early menarche
estrogen exposure
late menopause
nulliparity
tamoxifen use
gptkbp:screeningRecommendedFor high-risk women
gptkbp:stagedBy gptkb:FIGO_system
gptkbp:symptom abnormal uterine bleeding
pelvic pain
postmenopausal bleeding
gptkbp:treatment surgery
radiation therapy
chemotherapy
hormonal therapy
hysterectomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4