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01-12-2011 | Gynecologic Oncology

Relationship between endometriosis and cancer from current perspective

Author: Arif Kokcu

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 6/2011

Abstract

Purpose

To examine the current mechanisms of the increased incidence of cancer in women with endometriosis.

Methods

The synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language.

Results

Compared with general population, women with endometriosis have two times higher risk for developing ovarian cancer, 30% higher risk for developing breast cancer, and 40% higher risk for developing hematopoietic malignancies, mainly non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Conclusions

Endometriosis comprises many predisposing factors including genetic, epigenetic, local environmental, hormonal, inflammatory and immunologic changes, for the development of some cancers.

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Title: Relationship between endometriosis and cancer from current perspective
Author: Arif Kokcu
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-011-2047-y

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Relationship between endometriosis and cancer from current perspective

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