A therapeutic algorithm for early-stage endometrial cancer: indications, patient selection, and feasibility.
Endometrial cancer is the most widely spread gynaecologic neoplasm in industrial countries. Mode of spread includes direct extension, lymphatic and haematic diffusion. Lymphatic involvement, particularly, is a topic of wide debate due to the strong therapeutic implications associated with it. In this regard, anatomic-surgical staging is better in that it corresponds to real conditions whereas clinical-instrumental staging is still today incomplete.
Messalli
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Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Reproduction Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Scaffa
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Mainini
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Rotondi
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Cafiero
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Cobellis
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D000465:Algorithms; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D018579:Patient Selection