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Metastasizing leiomyoma during pregnancy

Clin. biomed. res; 42 (3), 2022
Uterine leiomyoma is a benign tumor of myometrial tissue which affects women of reproductive age. Its prevalence increases with age and has a peak incidence at the age of forty. The term “metastasizing leiomyoma” refers to a tumor of dense connective tissue and smooth myometrial muscle cells located ...

Leiomioma vesical. A propósito de un caso

Gac. méd. espirit; 23 (2), 2021
RESUMEN Fundamento: El leiomioma vesical es un tumor de origen mesenquimal, benigno, derivado de las fibras del músculo liso, su diagnóstico definitivo es por estudio histológico; su tratamiento es quirúrgico con pronóstico excelente. Son pocos los casos que se presentan en la bibliografía consult...

Does big mean evil? Giant, but benign uterine leiomyoma: case report and review of the literature

Abstract Uterine leiomyoma is themost prevalent benign type of gynecological tumor. It affects more than 80% of women worldwide and, within this group, more than 50% may be asymptomatic. However, large fibroid volumes may be associated with symptoms of extrinsic compression, and most of the cases do not ...

Consideraciones del Leiomioma y su Variante Intraósea en Mandíbula, Algoritmo de Trabajo Según Análisis de Literatura

RESUMEN: El Leiomioma es una neoplasia benigna originada en el tejido muscular liso por lo que puede manifestarse en cualquier región del cuerpo humano que contenga músculo liso, siendo el sitio más común el útero, la piel y en el tracto gastrointestinal. La escasa cantidad de tejido muscular liso e...

Dermatomiofibroma lineal: reporte de un caso

Rev. chil. dermatol; 35 (1), 2019
El dermatomiofibroma es un tumor benigno infre-cuente de origen mesenquimático. Generalmente, se presenta como un tumor rosado nodular, espe-cialmente en mujeres en la década de los 30, en hombros y axila. Clínica e histológicamente puede simular otros tu-mores mesenquimáticos como el dermatofibroma...

Differential expression, diagnostic and prognostic significance of stathmin-1 and CD147 in various uterine smooth muscle tumors

Int. j. morphol; 37 (1), 2019
SUMMARY: Uterine smooth muscle tumors (USMT) are common, behavior-distinct gynecological tumors; including: leiomyoma (ULM), leiomyosarcoma (ULMS), and smooth muscle tumors of undetermined malignant potential (STUMP). Pre-operative distinction is difficult, thus diagnosis relies on histopathology. Immuno...

Perianal leiomyoma

Abstract Leiomyomas are smooth muscle tumors and may occur in places where these fibers are present, while the anorectal location is rare. They are commonly incidental imaging findings and in most cases, patients are asymptomatic. The therapeutic recommendation is tumor resection and postoperative follow...

Translation and validation of the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) questionnaire for the Brazilian Portuguese language

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Uterine fibroids (UF), also known as leiomyomas, are the most prevalent gynecological tumors. The Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) is the only specific questionnaire that assesses symptom intensity and quality-of-life issues for women with symptomati...

Protocolo clínico e diretrizes terapêuticas: leiomioma de útero