Cervical Leiomyoma, Lipomatous Variant

Cervical Leiomyoma, Lipomatous Variant

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAFeb 12, 2024

The topic Cervical Leiomyoma, Lipomatous Variant you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Lipoleiomyoma of Uterine Cervix.

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  • Lipoleiomyoma of Uterine Cervix is an extremely uncommon morphological variant of cervical leiomyoma (or leiomyoma of uterine cervix). The tumor is diagnosed histologically by a pathologist by observing a tumor specimen under the microscope
  • Some of the lipoleiomyoma tumors may appear like hibernomas or chondroid tumors. In rare cases, there may be the presence of cartilage, bone, and muscle cells in the tumor. A lipoleiomyoma is the lipomatous variant of a leiomyoma (a benign smooth muscle tumor that can develop anywhere in the body)
  • Lipoleiomyoma of Uterine Cervix may be found in adult women. The tumors are generally painless and do not show any signs and symptoms in many cases. Some women may have pelvic pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation. Large tumors sizes can cause signs and symptoms due to compression of adjoining organ structures
  • The treatment of choice for Lipoleiomyoma of Uterine Cervix is a surgical removal of the entire tumor. In most cases, the prognosis of Cervical Lipoleiomyoma is excellent with appropriate treatment

Please find comprehensive information on Lipoleiomyoma of Uterine Cervix regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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