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A leiomyoma, also known as a fibroid, is a benign smooth muscle tumor that very rarely becomes cancer (0.1%). They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus, small bowel, and the esophagus. Polycythemia may occur due to increased erythropoietin production as part of a paraneoplastic syndrome.
Fifty percent of uterine fibroids demonstrate a genetic abnormality. Often a translocation is found on some chromosomes. [7] Fibroids are partly genetic. If a mother had fibroids, risk in the daughter is about three times higher than average. [14] Black women have a 3–9 times increased chance of developing uterine fibroids than white women. [15]
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Fibroid may refer to: Uterine fibroid or fibroid, a benign growth in the uterus composed of: Leiomyoma, a benign smooth muscle tumor that very rarely becomes cancer (0.1%) Fibroma or fibroid, a tumor of fibrous connective tissue usually found on the skin; Inflammatory fibroid polyp, in the colon
Uterine fibroids are the most common type of benign uterine tumor and are composed of smooth muscle. [4] They often cause bulk-related symptoms, which can be characterized by back pain, heaviness in the pelvic area, abdominal bloating. [ 5 ]
A 2021 meta-analysis found that GnRH analogues and combined hormonal contraceptives were the best treatment for reducing dyspareunia, menstrual and non menstrual pelvic pain. [174] A 2018 Swedish systematic review found a large number of studies but a general lack of scientific evidence for most treatments. [ 117 ]