CARCINOMA OF THE BODY OF THE UTERUS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO ENDOMETRIAL HYPERPLASIA

THE histological appearances of 81 cases of carcinoma of the body of the uterus have been studied chiefly with a view to investigating the frequency of association and the relationship between carcinoma and hyperplasia of the endometrium, and a possible mode of evolution of the malignant process in some instances. This group of cases was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital between 31st January, 1943 and 31st March, 1952. It is unfortunate that, owing to the war, the pathological investigations undertaken during the early part of this period are not so extensive as otherwise they might have been. In view of the widely differing histological appearances it is thought desirable to discuss the variations in cell type, the invasion of the myometrium, the presence or absence of secretion and other features under appropriate headings.