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Review
. 2021 Oct;46(10):4908-4926.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-021-03126-4. Epub 2021 May 31.

Uterine leiomyomas revisited with review of literature

Rishi Philip Mathew  1 , Swati Francis  2 , Vinayak Jayaram  3 , Shameema Anvarsadath  2
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Review

Uterine leiomyomas revisited with review of literature

Rishi Philip Mathew et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Uterine leiomyomas, more commonly known as fibroids, are the most common neoplasms of the uterus. These tumors have a profound effect on health care and cost worldwide. Depending on the race, uterine leiomyomas can be seen in 70-80% of all women. Although majority of the women with uterine leiomyomas remain asymptomatic, approximately 30% can present with symptoms. Diagnosing typical leiomyomas on imaging is straightforward. However, when large, located extrauterine and especially with degeneration, the diagnosis can be challenging on imaging. In this article, apart from reviewing the demographics and management of patients with leiomyomas, we describe in detail the imaging appearance of various atypical leiomyomas, uncommon locations outside the uterus and their important differential diagnosis that can have a profound effect on patient management.

Keywords: Fibroid; Fibroid tumor; Fibroids; Fibromyoma; Leiomyomas; Uterine leiomyoma.

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