Oncology
Gynecologic
Encyclopedia entries in Gynecologic.
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Cervical
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV. This entry covers screening, HPV vaccination, staging, and treatment.
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Cervical
CIN
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a precancer of the cervix linked to HPV. This entry covers CIN1–3, colposcopy, and treatment of high-grade disease.
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Uterine
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in many high-income countries. This entry covers types, molecular groups, and treatment.
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Ovarian
Epithelial ovarian cancer
Epithelial ovarian cancer includes several histologic types that arise from the ovary, tube, or peritoneum. This entry covers staging, surgery, and systemic therapy.
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Gynecologic
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) includes hydatidiform mole and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. This entry covers diagnosis, hCG, and chemotherapy.
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Ovarian
High-grade serous carcinoma
High-grade serous carcinoma is the most common and most lethal ovarian cancer, often arising in the fallopian tube. This entry covers TP53, BRCA, and PARP inhibitors.
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Childhood
Ovarian germ cell tumours
Malignant ovarian germ cell tumours are rare cancers of young women. This entry covers dysgerminoma, yolk sac tumour, immature teratoma, and fertility-sparing treatment.
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Uterine
Uterine sarcoma
Uterine sarcomas are rare mesenchymal tumours of the uterus, distinct from endometrial carcinoma. This entry covers LMS, ESS, and adenosarcoma.
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Vulva & vagina
Vaginal cancer
Primary vaginal cancer is rare. This entry covers HPV-related squamous carcinoma, staging, and radiotherapy-based treatment.
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Vulva & vagina
Vulvar cancer
Vulvar cancer is an uncommon gynaecological malignancy, most often squamous cell carcinoma. This entry covers HPV-related and independent pathways, staging, and surgery.