Endometrial Cancer

Picture of endometrial cancer

The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium. Sometimes there is abnormal growth of cells in this lining. This abnormal growth is called endometrial cancer. This cancer usually occurs in women older than age 50. It causes heavy or unusual vaginal bleeding.

This cancer is also called uterine cancer.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRoss Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedNovember 29, 2010
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: November 29, 2010
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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