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Diagnosis of Endometrial Cancer
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Anybody with any suspicious sign or symptom should go for a gynaecology consultation and assessment. Diagnosis begins with a clinical interview and a physical examination. The following diagnostic tests may also be ordered:
Vaginal ultrasound: Insertion of an ultrasound probe through the vagina to measure the thickness of the endometrium.
Endometrial aspiration biopsy: For blind biopsies of the endometrium which can be done in outpatient clinics.
Hysteroscopy with biopsy: Insertion of a small camera inside the uterus for a direct view of the endometrium and for taking targeted biopsies. This can be performed under local anaesthesia or under sedation in the operating room. It is an outpatient procedure.
Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, further tests, such as an MRI scan or a CT scan may be carried out to determine the extent of the disease and plan treatment. A blood test may also be requested. Research is also currently being carried out into the molecular characteristics of the tumour, helping to select more targeted treatments.
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Substantiated information by:
Aureli Torné Bladé
Gynaecologist
Head of the Gynaecological Oncology Unit
Berta Diaz-Feijoo
Oncologist - Gynaecologist
Head of the Gynaecology Department
Lydia Gaba Garcia
Oncologist
Oncology Department
María Tiermes Marina Martín
Oncologist - Gynaecologist
Gynaecology Department
Published: 9 March 2022
Updated: 19 March 2026
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