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A myoma is a type of tumor that involves muscle cells. [1] There are two main types of myoma: Leiomyomas which occur in smooth muscle. [1] They most commonly occur as uterine fibroids, but may also form in other locations. Rhabdomyomas which occur in striated muscle. [1] [2] [3] They are rare tumors, occur in childhood and often become malignant.
Data collected from over 300,000 women in the United States suggest an incidence of about 1% for adenomyosis. [2] The demographic with the highest incidence in this retrospective cohort study were black women and women aged 40–45 years, with women in their early 40s the most likely to be symptomatic.
It is unclear why fibroids are more common in African American women. Some studies suggest that black women who are obese and who have high blood pressure are more likely to have fibroids. [76] Other suggested causes include the tendency of African American women to consume food with less than the daily requirements for vitamin D. [12]
Leiomyoma enucleated from a uterus. External surface on left; cut surface on right. Micrograph of a small, well-circumscribed colonic leiomyoma arising from the muscularis mucosae and showing fascicles of spindle cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and elongated, cigar-shaped nuclei Immunohistochemistry for β-catenin in uterine leiomyoma, which is negative as there is only staining of cytoplasm ...
Not only that, but Black women also have a more difficult time receiving adequate care for this condition. Here's what you need to know, including how (and when) to talk to your doctor.
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Pain is the most obvious symptom of angioleiomyomas. Wind and cold exposure can set off paroxysmal episodes of pain. It is believed to be caused by smooth muscle contractions that are active and cause localized ischemia. It seems that rest is a relieving aspect. [4]