P hil Harris, the salty skipper of the Cornelia Marie on the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, has died.
The condition, though non-cancerous, is sometimes associated with uterine cancer. Endometrial hyperplasia describes a condition in which the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, becomes too thick. The condition itself is not cancerous; however, it sometimes can lead to uterine cancer.
The normal size of the uterus is about that of a lemon. The uterus is divided into three parts. The great bulk of the uterus is composed of smooth muscle and forms a thick uterine wall. The inside of the uterus is lined with a glandular epithelium which is supported by the endometrial stroma.