Uterine fibroid
Uterine fibroids are common, non-cancerous tumors of the uterus. Although
they are benign, they can be painful. The fibroid shown here is almost the size
of a grapefruit!
There is no known cause for uterine fibroids, and treatments may range from hormonal therapy to hysterectomy.
There is no known cause for uterine fibroids, and treatments may range from hormonal therapy to hysterectomy.
Published 01/01/2006
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