Diseases

Uterine Growths (Uterine Tumours)

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Uterine cancer, also known as womb cancer, is any type of cancer that emerges from the tissue of theuterus. ... Endometrial Cancer (or cancer of the inner lining of the uterus) is the second most common type, and fourth most common cancer in women from developed countries.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms include vaginal bleeding after menopause and bleeding between periods.

CAUSES

Some growths, such as uterine fibroids, are benign, but they can still cause some annoying problems, such as bleeding. Dangerous growths of the uterus include cancerous (malignant) tumors. While the majority of uterine growths are benign, cancers of the uterus do occur.