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Screening for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

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The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Tests are given to people who do not have current symptoms, but who may be at high risk.

There are no screening tests for uterine cancer.

Screening tests may be given to people who are at high risk starting at age 35. This may be done with endometrial biopsy or transvaginal ultrasound.

References

  • Endometrial cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Endometrial-Cancer.
  • Endometrial cancer. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/endometrial-cancer.
  • Endometrial cancer. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/gynecologic-tumors/endometrial-cancer.
  • Fernandez C, Levine E, et al. Predictive value of three-dimensional transvaginal sonography for staging of endometrial neoplasia. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2018;34(6):496-500.
  • Renaud MC, Le T, et al. Epidemiology and investigations for suspected endometrial cancer. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2018 Sep;40(9):e703.

Contributors

  • Elizabeth Margaret Prusak, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-01

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