Uterine leiomyoma. Leiomyoma (fibroid) of the uterus is an extremely common benign smooth muscle tumour. It is seen in nearly 40% of women above the age of 50 years. They may be multiple and can become massive in size. They can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, interfere with pregnancy, result in chronic inflammation, or compress the ureters and produce urinary symptoms. This is a large uterine leiomyoma in a hysterectomy specimen. The tumour measured 10 cm in diameter. The surface has a typical whorled appearance. | |
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