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Physiological ReviewsUterine fibroids (leiomyomas), the most common tumors in women and those assigned female at birth, originate from myometrial smooth muscle cells and cause heavy menstrual bleeding, anemia, pelvic discomfort, pregnancy loss, and obstruction of labor in approximately a quarter of reproductive-age women.
Serdar E. Bulun +12 more
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Acute Abdomen during Pregnancy with Fibroid Uterus: Red Degeneration or Torsion? [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022 During pregnancy, red degeneration and torsion of subserosal fibroid may present with acute abdomen, creating a diagnostic dilemma. Red degeneration of fibroid during pregnancy responds to conservative management, whereas torsion of a subserosal ...
Vignesh Durai +3 more
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Febrile Morbidity among Patients Undergoing Myomectomy
Medicina, 2023 Background and Objectives: To identify the incidence, causes, and independent predictors of postoperative febrile morbidity among patients undergoing myomectomy. Material and methods: Medical records of patients who had undergone myomectomy at Chiang Mai
Korrakot Wattanasiri +3 more
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World Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2021 Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare benign condition characterized by multiple smooth muscle implants in the peritoneal cavity.
Alex Cheen Hoe Khoo, Shyang Yee Lim
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The effects of uterine artery embolisation and surgical treatment on ovarian function in women with uterine fibroids [PDF]
, 2010 Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare both ovarian function and menstrual characteristics following uterine artery embolisation (UAE) and surgery. Design Subgroup of women from a randomised controlled trial.
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Epidemiology of Uterine Myomas: A Review [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, 2016 Myomas are the most common benign tumors of the genital organs in women of childbearing age, causing significant morbidity and impairing their quality of life.
Radmila Sparic +3 more
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Developing a Preoperative Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma
Diagnostics, 2020 Early diagnosis of the rare and life-threatening uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is essential for prompt treatment, to improve survival. Preoperative distinction of LMS from benign leiomyoma remains a challenge, and thus LMS is often diagnosed post ...
Hannah Lawlor +7 more
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Diffuse pulmonary hemosiderosis after exposure to pesticides - A case report [PDF]
, 1998 This report describes the clinical, radiological, microscopical and ligandohistochemical findings in a 17-year-old woman who suffered from an acute onset of pulmonary hemosiderosis after inhalation of pesticides used for the cultivation of strawberries ...
Altiner, Mithat +5 more
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Use of point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose spontaneous rupture of fibroid in pregnancy
POCUS Journal, 2021 Background: Complications of fibroids in pregnancy are well known, including postpartum hemorrhage, labor dystocia, and cesarean delivery. Outside of pregnancy and labor, the rare occurrence of spontaneous fibroid rupture has been documented.
Stephen Lammers +5 more
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Hysteroscopy for treating subfertility associated with suspected major uterine cavity abnormalities [PDF]
, 2015 Background : Observational studies suggest higher pregnancy rates after the hysteroscopic removal of endometrial polyps, submucous fibroids, uterine septum or intrauterine adhesions, which are detectable in 10% to 15% of women seeking treatment for ...
Bosteels, Jan +5 more
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