Endometrial cancer

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Illustration of endometrial cancer.

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Endometrial cancer, also called uterine cancer, is the abnormal growth of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It usually occurs in women older than 50 and causes heavy or unusual vaginal bleeding.

Medical Review:Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated: 11/27/2006

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