Epidemiology Of Corpus Uterine Cancer Exam Questions Ch.23 - Test Bank | Epidemiology of Chronic Disease 2e by Harris by Randall E. Harris. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 23. Epidemiology of Corpus Uterine Cancer
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True/False Questions
- Worldwide, cancer of the corpus uteri (body of the uterus) was diagnosed in 382,069 women and caused 89,929 deaths during 2012.
- The most common histologic type of corpus uterine cancer is endometrial cancer.
- Most cases (over 85%) of endometrial cancer are diagnosed in women living in underdeveloped countries.
- The global pattern of endometrial cancer is similar to breast cancer.
- Type 1 endometrial carcinomas are estrogen-dependent and positive for estrogen receptors.
- Estrogen replacement therapy is a significant risk factor for the development of endometrial cancer.
- Early menarche, nulliparity, and late menopause have all been consistently found to increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer.
- Obesity does not increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer.
Multiple Choice Questions
- What fraction of corpus uterine malignancies are endometrial carcinomas?
- 55%
- 65%
- 75%
- 92%
- Type 1 endometrial carcinomas exhibit all of the following except:
- estrogen receptors.
- HPV infection.
- progesterone receptors.
- dependence on estrogen for development.
- Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following except:
- nulliparity.
- late age at first pregnancy.
- exposure to tamoxifen.
- cigarette smoking.
- Type 2 endometrial carcinomas exhibit all of the following except:
- estrogen receptors are absent.
- they do not depend on estrogen for growth and development.
- they account for about 10% of all endometrial carcinomas.
- survival of cases is high.
- Which of the following statements are true about leiomyoma (uterine fibroids)?
- Uterine fibroids are benign tumors.
- Uterine fibroids are the most common of all tumors in women.
- Risk factors for uterine fibroids are similar to breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
- All of the above are correct.
Essay Questions
- Describe the global burden of corpus uterine cancer.
- Discuss global time trends in the incidence and mortality of corpus uterine cancer.
- Discuss the risk factors for endometrial cancer.
- Discuss the pathogenesis of endometrial cancer according to the “estrogen window” hypothesis.
- Discuss the epidemiology of leiomyosarcoma of the uterus.
- Discuss the etiology of choriocarcinomas.
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