Chapter 16 – Leiomyosarcoma

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Abstract The risk of finding an occult leiomyosarcoma (LMS) at surgery for presumed leiomyomas and subsequent outcomes for patients who have these tumours morcellated is a subject of conflict in…

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Chapter 7 – Open Myomectomy

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Abstract Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are the most common benign gynaecological tumours; up to 25–30% of women may be diagnosed with fibroids during their lifetime [1]. Women with uterine fibroids…

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Chapter 1 – Pathophysiology of Uterine Fibroids

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Abstract Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women [1]. Fibroids have variable clinical presentations, depending on size and location. These include pelvic pain (20–40% of patients), bleeding…

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Chapter 2 – Evaluation of Uterine Fibroids Using Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography

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Abstract Uterine fibroids are perhaps the commonest benign tumours a gynaecologist will encounter, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of approximately 30%; however, approximately three-quarters of cases are thought to be…

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Chapter 5 – Fibroids and Fertility

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Abstract Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common benign uterine tumours in women, with an estimated incidence of 50–60% [1]. They are smooth muscle tumours…

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