Leiomyoma

Leiomyoma of the uterus is a benign tumor of the smooth muscle. It is the most common pathologic abnormality of the female genital tract. It is found in 20 - 50% of women older than 30 years but is rare in children and post-menopausal women. It can present as an asymptomatic pelvic mass or as abnorm...

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Other Authors: Abduljabbar, Hassan (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2020
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