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Uterine fibroid
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Uterine fibroid
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Reproductive system pathology review
Benign breast conditions: Pathology review
Breast cancer: Pathology review
Cervical cancer: Pathology review
Complications during pregnancy: Pathology review
Congenital TORCH infections: Pathology review
Disorders of sex chromosomes: Pathology review
Disorders of sexual development and sex hormones: Pathology review
HIV and AIDS: Pathology review
Ovarian cysts and tumors: Pathology review
Penile conditions: Pathology review
Prostate disorders and cancer: Pathology review
Sexually transmitted infections: Vaginitis and cervicitis: Pathology review
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Testicular and scrotal conditions: Pathology review
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| Laboratory value | Result |
| Complete blood count | |
| Hemoglobin (Hb) | 9 g/dL |
| Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) | 75 fL |
| Hematocrit | 32% |
| Leukocyte count | 9,100/mm3 |
| Platelet count | 400,000/mm3 |
| Neutrophils, segmented | 54% |
| Eosinophils | 1% |
| Basophils | 0% |
| Lymphocytes | 25% |
| Monocytes | 4% |
A transvaginal ultrasound is performed.
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Which of the following is the most likely origin of this patient’s ultrasound finding?
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Uterine fibroids, are also called leiomyomas. Leio- means smooth, myo- means muscle, and -oma means tumor, so these are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.
In fact, fibroids are the most common type of tumor in females.
The uterus is a hollow organ that sits behind the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum.
The top of the uterus above the openings of the fallopian tubes is called the fundus, and the region below the openings is called the uterine body.
The uterus tapers down into the uterine isthmus and finally the cervix, which protrudes into the vagina.
Zooming into the cervix, there are two openings, a superior opening up top, and an inferior opening down below, both of which have mucus plugs to keep the uterus closed off except during menstruation and right before ovulation.
The uterus is anchored to the sacrum by utero- sacral ligaments, to the anterior body wall by round ligaments, and it’s supported laterally by cardinal ligaments as well as the mesometrium, which is part of the broad ligament.
Summary
Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus, most commonly in women of childbearing age. The exact cause of uterine fibroids is unknown, but they are thought to be related to hormonal imbalances and genetic factors.
Uterine fibroids can cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, and frequent urination. In some cases, they can also lead to infertility or complications during pregnancy. Treatment options may include medications to regulate hormones or shrink the fibroids, or surgical procedures to remove them. In some cases, no treatment is necessary if the fibroids are small and not causing symptoms.
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- "Robbins Basic Pathology" Elsevier (2017)
- "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Twentieth Edition (Vol.1 & Vol.2)" McGraw-Hill Education / Medical (2018)
- "Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8E" McGraw-Hill Education / Medical (2018)
- "CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020" McGraw-Hill Education / Medical (2019)
- "Role of Medical Management for Uterine Leiomyomas" Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2016)
- "The diagnosis of chronic endometritis in infertile asymptomatic women: a comparative study of histology, microbial cultures, hysteroscopy, and molecular microbiology" American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2018)
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