Answer: 6) Complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia has ------% risk of progression to cancer if untreted a) 1 b) 3 c) 8 d) 29 Correct Answer: d) 29%. Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of excessive proliferation of the cells of the endometrium, or inner lining of the uterus. Most cases of endometrial hyperplasia result from high levels of estrogens, combined with insufficient levels of the progesterone-like hormones which ordinarily counteract estrogens proliferative effects on this tissue. Endometrial hyperplasia simple/ complex without atypia and 1% and 3% risk of progression to cancer if untreated whereas with atypia has 8% and 29% risk respectively. (Remember 1%, 3%, 8% and 29%).
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