Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus
(womb). Uter ine fibroids are the most common reason for performing a hysterectomy.
Fibroids do not produce symptoms in all women, but may lead to prolonged or heavy
menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, and rarely to infertility. In addition
to hysterectomy, less invasive surgical procedures have been employed to remove
uterine fibroids. Fibroids can be detected by radiologic testing, such as ultrasound,
CAT scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
A fibroid is a synonym for leiomyoma (plural: leiomyomata)
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