Endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3, light micrograph


Light micrograph of endometrial carcinoma, endometrioid type, Grade 3. Grade 3 tumours are considered high-grade and contain solid areas comprising more than 50% of the tumor. Uterine cancer is the most commonly diagnosed invasive cancer of the female genital tract. The vast majority of these arise in the endometrium (lining of the womb) and are endometrioid subtype. Endometrial cancer mostly affects postmenopausal women. The most common risk factor is prolonged exposure to estrogen. Patients usually present with abnormal uterine bleeding.


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