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==epidemiology and demographics==
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The disease is 5 times more common in Afro-American females.
The disease is 5 times more common in Afro-American females.
==CT==
'''CT images demonstrate a right broad ligament leiomyoma'''
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Revision as of 14:24, 9 December 2015

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Shanshan Cen, M.D. [3]

Synonyms and keywords:

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Differentiating Leiomyoma from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Biopsy

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Related Chapters


Pathophysiology

Uterine Leiomyomata

Uterine fibroids are leiomyomata of the uterine smooth muscle. As other leiomyomata, they are benign, but may lead to excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), often cause anemia and may lead to infertility. Enucleation is removal of fibroids without removing the uterus (hysterectomy), which is also commonly performed. Laser surgery (called myolysis) is increasingly used, and provides a viable alternative to surgery.

Uterine leiomyomas originate in the myometrium and are classified by location:

Estrogen and progesterone usually stimulate their growth, and hormone suppression may hence decrease their size.

Esophageal

They are also the most common benign esophageal tumour, though this accounts for less than 1% of esophageal neoplasms. The remainder consists mainly of carcinomas. Although the vast majority of benign esophageal tumors are clinically silent and go undetected, large or strategically located tumors may become symptomatic. [1]

Leiomyoma of Jejunum

Leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of small bowel. Approximately 50% of cases are found in the jejunum, followed by the ileum in 31% of cases. Almost one half of all lesions are less than 5 centimeters. [2]

Gross Pathology


epidemiology and demographics

The disease is 5 times more common in Afro-American females.

CT

CT images demonstrate a right broad ligament leiomyoma


Template:WikiDoc Sources

  1. James C. Chou, MD & Frank G. Gress, MD. "Benign Esophageal Tumors". Esophageal Cancer Overview (Cancer of the Esophagus). Retrieved 2007-03-21. Unknown parameter |publsiher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
  2. By Michael P. Buetow, M.D. "Leiomyoma of Jejunum". Retrieved 2007-03-21. Unknown parameter |publsiher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)