Endometriosis Typology and Ovarian Cancer Risk

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Authors

Mollie E. Barnard · Boston University

Leslie V. Farland · University of Arizona

Bin Yan · University of Utah

Jing Wang · University of Utah

Britton Trabert · Huntsman Cancer Institute

Jennifer A. Doherty · Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huong Meeks ·

Abstract

Ovarian cancer risk was markedly increased among women with ovarian endometriomas and/or deep infiltrating endometriosis. This population may benefit from counseling regarding ovarian cancer risk and prevention and could be an important population for targeted screening and prevention studies.

Topics & Keywords

Endometriosis Research and Treatment Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 332, Issue 6, pp. 482-482

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.9210

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