Document Type
Article
Department
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Abstract
Objective: To compare risk factors and progression free survival of type 1 & 2 endometrial cancers.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 149 patients with early stage endometrial carcinoma treated between 1997 and 2012 in Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi was performed.
Results: A total of 149 patients were analyzed. Type I tumors accounted for 92% of cases in the study while 8% were type II tumors. The mean age, BMI, parity, co-morbidities (hypertension & Diabetes), family history and history of polycystic disease were comparable in both groups. Overall better survival (113 Vs 24 months) was observed for type I endometrial cancer.
Conclusion: Both types of endometrial cancer may share common etiologic factors. Despite the limitation of small numbers in one group this study confirms better survival in type 1 endometrial cancer.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Recommended Citation
Malik, T. Y.,
Chishti, U.,
Aziz, A.,
Sheikh, I.
(2016). Comparison of risk factors and survival of type 1 and type II endometrial cancers. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 32(4), 886-890.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_women_childhealth_obstet_gynaecol/164