Predisposing factors of carcinoma endometrium are all EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Multiparity
Description: (Multiparity) (573-74-Shaw's 14th)Multiparity is common in carcinoma cervix, while carcinoma of endometrium women are either nulliparous or of low parityPredisposing Factors in Carcinoma Endometrium* Peak incidence is 55-70 years* An Early menarche and late menopause is characteristic* Unopposed and unsupervised administration of HRT* Chronic non ovulatory cycles as seen in DUB* Familial predisposition - Familial Lynch II syndrome* Tamoxifen given to women with breast cancer increases the risk of endometrial hyperplasia* Combined oral hormonal pills* Obesity hypertension and diabetes* Infertile women and women with polycystic ovarian disease* Feminizing ovarian tumour at the time of diagnosis* The risk of endometrial carcinoma is the highest with the following complex hyperplasia with atypia** histological pattern of endometrial hyperplasia (about 28%)***
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now