Open AccessAtypical endometrial hyperplasia in a 35-year-old woman: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Xiang Wu,
Jun Luo,
Fei Wu,
Neng Li,
Ai-Qiong Tang,
Ang Li,
Xiaoling Tang,
Min Chen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9629
Subject(s) - medicine , endometrial cancer , obstetrics , gynecology , endometrial hyperplasia , pathological , pregnancy , curettage , vaginal bleeding , cancer , radiology , endometrium , pathology , biology , genetics
Atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) is a common precancerous lesion of endometrial carcinoma (EC). The risk factors for AEH and EC directly or indirectly related to estrogen exposure include early menarche, nulliparity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and obesity. Both AEH and EC rarely occur in young patients (< 40-years-old), who may desire to maintain their fertility. Evaluating the cancer risk of AEH patients is helpful for the determination of therapeutic plans.