Question 148 (part 2) · LEK · Endometrial cancer
Which of the following are true about endometrial cancer:
1) the protective factors include: the use of oral contraceptives, multiparity and smoking;
2) Lynch syndrome predisposes patients towards endometrial cancer;
3) obese women develop endometrial cancer less frequently;
4) polycystic ovary syndrome predisposes patients towards endometrial cancer;
5) screening involves transvaginal ultrasonography.
The correct answer is:
2) Lynch syndrome predisposes patients towards endometrial cancer;
3) obese women develop endometrial cancer less frequently;
4) polycystic ovary syndrome predisposes patients towards endometrial cancer;
5) screening involves transvaginal ultrasonography.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,2,4.
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 3,4,5.
- E. 4,5.
Hint
Endometrial cancer is driven by unopposed oestrogen; consider which factors reduce oestrogen exposure and whether population screening exists.
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