leiomyoma uteri

leiomyoma uteri,

a benign neoplasm of the smooth muscle of the uterus. The tumor is characteristically firm, well- circumscribed, round, and gray-white. Histologically a pattern of whorls is present. Tumors of this kind develop in the myometrium and occur in women between 30 and 50 years of age. Also called

Usage notes: (informal)

fibroid, fibromyoma uteri, myoma previum.

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leiomyoma

a benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, most often of the uterus (leiomyoma uteri) but can occur in urinary bladder, upper intestinal tract and esophagus.

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leiomyoma uteri

leiomyoma of the uterus; called also colloquially, fibroids.

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Patient discussion about leiomyoma uteri.

Q. uterine fibroids. Whats the best way to deal with them? My doctor says hysterectomy? What about my hormones?

A. Yes, drugs that suppress the levels of the female sex hormones (estrogen) are successful for treating uterine fibroids. However, the relief is only temporary and the fibroids recur once the treatment is stopped. In addition, these treatments cause side effects similar to menopause.

Surgery is the definitive treatment, especially for complications such as bleeding or pain, and when there's a suspicion for malignancy.

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