Uterine Tumors Rarely Cancerous
A myoma is another name for a fibroid, a benign tumor that develops within the uterine wall or is attached to it. This growth is also called a fibromyoma or leiomyoma.nnAbout 20 percent of women over 35 have myomas. This may occur singly or in groups. Fibroids may be as small as a pea or as large as a grapefruit. Women who have never been pregnant appear to be more susceptible to them.nn"Normally, fibroids grow slowly. However, they respond to increased levels of estrogen and
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