[Endometrial carcinoma with polycystic ovaries. Report of two cases in women younger than 40 years old].

Abstract

Endometrial carcinoma is rare in women under 40 years of age. The incidence in this age group has been variously reported to be from 1% to 8% of all cases of endometrial carcinoma. Women at high risk, as a result of excess estrogenic stimulation are those with polycystic ovaries, long-standing estrogen users and functioning granulosa cell tumors and thecomas. We report two cases of young women with endometrial carcinoma and polycystic ovaries (Stein-Leventhal syndrome).

• Authors: S D Gregorini, P J Lespi, G R Alvarez
• Journal: Medicina (Medicina (B Aires)) Vol. 57 Issue 2 Pg. 209-12 ( 1997) ISSN: 0025-7680 [Print] Argentina
• Vernacular Title: Carcinoma endometrial asociado a ovarios poliquísticos. Presentación de dos casos en mujeres menores de 40 años.
• PMID: 9532832 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Carcinoma (complications)
• Endometrial Neoplasms (complications, physiopathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (complications)