ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMA IN A ADOLESCENT WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Author: Nur Aiza IDRIS ¹ ; Rosnan ZAKARIA ² ; Azlina ISHAK ² ; Siti Zarqah OMAR ³
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1. Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia
2. Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
3. Department of Pathology, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Terengganu, Malaysia
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Adolescent; Diabetes Mellitus; Endometrial carcinoma; Obesity; Menorrhagia
From: Brunei International Medical Journal 2022;18():171-174
CountryBrunei Darussalam
Language:English
Abstract: Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the commonest presentation of adolescent gynaecology in health care setting, predominantly due to anovulatory cycles. However, chronic anovulation with other risk factors such as unopposed oestrogen and obesity could lead to endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma even in young women. We report a case of an adolescent with history of obesity and diabetes mellitus type II, who had heavy bleeding for 4 years eventually diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma. We discuss the presentation, histological finding and also primary care doctor’s role in identifying possible life-threatening cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents.
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