Endometriosis and malignancy: The intriguing relationship.

Alka Dahiya Ajit Sebastian Anitha Thomas Rachel George Chandy Vinotha Thomas Abraham Peedicayil

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2021)

Endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of ovarian, endometrial, and breast malignancy. Increasing age, postmenopausal status, higher levels of CA 125, larger endometrioma, and long-standing disease are predictive risk factors.

Keyphrases

risk factors
bone mineral density
breast cancer risk