Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2000; 60(6): 297-301
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9535
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Screening asymptomatischer Frauen auf Endometriumkarzinom mit besonderer Berücksichtigung des Screenings unter Tamoxifen-Behandlung

Screening for Endometrial Carcinoma in Asymptomatic Women, Including Those Receiving TamoxifenE. Petru1 , S.  Kurschel2 , K. Walsberger1
  • 1 Geburtshilflich-gynäkologische Universitätsklinik Graz
  • 2 Neurochirurgische Universitätsklinik Graz
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Publication History

Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Zusammenfassung

Beim Endometriumkarzinom tritt als Frühsymptom in den meisten Fällen eine Postmenopausenblutung auf. 75 % der Patientinnen weist zu diesem Zeitpunkt ein Stadium I auf. Die 5-Jahres-Überlebensrate liegt beim Endometriumkarzinom um 75 %. Ein generelles Screening von Frauen ohne Blutungsanomalien, abnormen Fluor und ohne andere Symptomatik erscheint nicht indiziert. Dies gilt in gleicher Weise auch für Patientinnen unter Tamoxifentherapie wegen eines Mammakarzinoms.

Abstract

Most patients with endometrial carcinoma present with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding and 75 % will have stage I disease. The overall 5-year survival rate of patients with endometrial carcinoma is about 75 %. Routine screening of women without postmenopausal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge or other symptoms does not seem justified. The same applies to patients receiving tamoxifen.

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