Management of Uterine Leiomyoma at A Tertiary Care Hospital
Introduction: Fibroids or leiomyomas are benign slow growing tumours arising from smooth muscle, usually of the uterus, though it may arise from any of the organ having smooth muscle as its content. They are one of the commonest tumours affecting women of reproductive age group. Only about 30%...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2015-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2038/2-%2012737_F(P)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Fibroids or leiomyomas are benign slow
growing tumours arising from smooth muscle, usually
of the uterus, though it may arise from any of the organ
having smooth muscle as its content. They are one of the
commonest tumours affecting women of reproductive age
group. Only about 30% of women diagnosed with fibroid
become symptomatic.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate
uterine leiomyomas, their varying presentations and the
treatment options available at our centre, a hospital of
eastern India.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was
conducted in the Department of Obstretics & Gynaecology,
IGIMS Patna, India, during August 2013 to September 2014.
Fifty women diagnosed with uterine leiomyoma elsewhere
and referred to us, were included in the study group. Patients
were managed medically and surgically depending on age,
parity ,desire for future pregnancy and severity of symptoms.
The diagnosis of fibroid was confirmed post operatively by
histopathological examination of the specimen in surgical
patients.
Conclusion: This study reconfirmed that uterine fibroid
though asymptomatic in majority, can be mysterious in
its presentations in few patients leading to diagnostic
dilemmas. In this study we got some interesting locations
like broad ligament fibroid & cervical fibroid confirmed on
laparotomy. Also the myriad of treatment options available
are very helpful to patients in choosing what would be best
for them. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8543 2455-6874 |