Fibroids / / edited by Hassan Abduljabbar.

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus. They are the most common pathologic abnormalities of the female genital tract, occurring in 20%-50% of women older than 30 years. Some fibroids present with symptoms, whereas others are asymptomatic. The etiology of uterine fibro...

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Place / Publishing House:London, England : : IntechOpen,, 2021.
Year of Publication:2021
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (160 pages)
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Summary:Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus. They are the most common pathologic abnormalities of the female genital tract, occurring in 20%-50% of women older than 30 years. Some fibroids present with symptoms, whereas others are asymptomatic. The etiology of uterine fibroids is unclear. As such, this book presents comprehensive information on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of myoma. Chapters discuss symptoms such as bleeding, pain, and sexual dysfunction, as well as imaging modalities for diagnosis and options for treatment, including medications and surgery.
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: edited by Hassan Abduljabbar.