Oncological repercussions of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent endocrine disorder that has been associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Evidence has suggested that PCOS may be associated with the appearance of certain types of cancer, particularly endometrial, ovarian and breast cancer. T...

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Published in:	Gynecological endocrinology Vol. 26; no. 10; pp. 708 - 711
Main Authors:	de França Neto, Antônio H., Rogatto, Silvia, Do Amorim, Melania M. R., Tamanaha, Sonia, Aoki, Tsutomu, Aldrighi, José M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Informa Healthcare 01-10-2010 Taylor & Francis
Subjects:	Adenocarcinoma - etiology breast cancer Breast Neoplasms - etiology cancer endometrial cancer Endometrial Neoplasms - etiology Female Humans insulin resistance obesity ovarian cancer Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - complications
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Summary:	Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent endocrine disorder that has been associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Evidence has suggested that PCOS may be associated with the appearance of certain types of cancer, particularly endometrial, ovarian and breast cancer. The objective of this review was to collect further evidence of these correlations and to identify their possible mechanisms.
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ISSN:	0951-3590 1473-0766
DOI:	10.3109/09513590.2010.490607