Search for dissertations about: "endometrial histopathology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words endometrial histopathology.
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1. Endometrial carcinoma : prognostic factors and protein expression profiling
Abstract : Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynaecological cancer in the western world. It is usually diagnosed at an early stage since it presents with irregular vaginal bleeding when the tumour is still limited to the uterus and the prognosis is generally favourable. READ MORE
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2. Genetic determinants of postmenopausal breast and endometrial cancer
Abstract : Breast cancer is overall the most common cancer in women worldwide and endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in the industrialized world. History of a first-degree relative with breast or endometrial cancer has been related to a twofold increase in risk of the respective diseases. READ MORE
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3. Ultrasound assessment and risk prediction in women with endometrial cancer
Abstract : Background: Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the industrialized world, constituting 4.5% of all cancer in Swedish women. Standard surgery is hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, with or without lymphadenectomy, depending on the estimated risk of lymph node metastases. READ MORE
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4. Sarcoma of the female genital tract : Histopathology, DNA cytometry, p53 and mdm-2 analysis related to prognosis
Abstract : Sarcomas of the female genital tract are rare tumors and account for less than 5% of gynecologic malignancies. Traditionally, gynecologic sarcomas have been divided into different tumor types according to their histopathological features. READ MORE
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5. Effects of testosterone treatment on metabolism and endometrium in postmenopausal women
Abstract : There is an increasing interest in androgen treatment of postmenopausal women. Testosterone administered to surgically or naturally postmenopausal women improves sexual function, wellbeing and quality of life. Androgens have also an additional positive effect on bone mineral density as compared to estrogen alone and may be protective in the breast. READ MORE