The polycystic ovary syndrome and gynecological cancer risk.
Gynecol Endocrinol
; 36(4): 289-293, 2020 Apr.
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This review updates the knowledge regarding the association between the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the risk of gynecological cancer. We performed a literature review of clinical and epidemiological studies concerning PCOS and the risk of breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer after selecting information by quality of scientific methodology. It was found that evidence does not support a link between PCOS and breast cancer risk. There is an increased risk of endometrial cancer, while data concerning ovarian cancer are contradictory. Regarding PCOS and its association to cervical, fallopian tube, and vulvar cancer, the quality of evidence is heterogeneous. In conclusion, women with PCOS should be screened for endometrial cancer and more research is warranted to determine in this population the true risk of developing other gynecological cancers such as breast and ovarian.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndrome del Ovario Poliquístico
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gynecol Endocrinol
Asunto de la revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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GINECOLOGIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Polonia