THE ROLE OF TRANSVAGINAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

Abstract

Endometrial cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the female reproductive system and represents a significant challenge in modern gynecologic oncology. The incidence of this malignancy is associated with several demographic, hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive factors, including increasing age, obesity, diabetes mellitus, prolonged exposure to unopposed estrogen, and certain hereditary predispositions. Early diagnosis plays a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes, reducing disease-related mortality, and increasing the likelihood of successful treatment.