Endometrial cancer
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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.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 27, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 27, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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