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NIH ... Turning Discovery Into Health ®TOP  Uterine Leiomyoma Uterine Leiomyoma is a cancer that effects the uterus of the of a woman. It is also known in the names of Leiomyomas, fibromyomas, and myomas. This cancer is the leading cause of all hysterectomy in the United States (Avital, 2018). This brochure will explain in detail what this sickness does, signs and symptoms, risk factors, how you can prevent it, and if already diagnosed what some treatment options are. In addition to this, the brochure will include the multidimensional care aspect of the treatment. There are many team members who play a big role in providing care to a client who needs it each in their domain but working together for the good of one client(Taylor, 2018). Pathophysiology This cancer according to Workman (nd), is a “benign, slow growing solid tumor of the uterine myometrium that develop from excessive local growth of smooth muscle cells.” This growth is stimulated by progesterone, estrogen, and growth hormone and are located either Intramural, Submucosal, or sub serosal. Fibroids develop mostly in the uterine wall but may be seen in the cervix wall as well (Workman, nd). Etiology/ Risk factors Workman (nd) emphasizes that this disorder is not yet fully understood. It is mostly diagnosed at the very peak time within the women’s early 40s. Leiomyoma is mostly seen in black women than in white woman. In fact it is three times more likely to happen to a black woman than it is to happen to a white woman. There are still studies that are being conducted but as for now, the risks that are known for certain are early menarche, significant consumption of read meats, use of alcohol, hypertension, and family history of having this disorder (Workman, nd). Signs and symptoms According to Avital (2018), most women with this disorder come up as asymptomatic. Nonetheless, when the women do experience the symptoms, it is major enough that their activities of daily living will be hindered. The symptoms that may present themselves are as follows: Vaginal bleeding, menstrual cramping, pelvic pain or pressure, preterm birth, sexual dysfunction, urine incontinence, constipation, and back pain (Avital, 2018). There are many more symptoms, but these are the main. It is important that if these symptoms present themselves that the woman calls her provider in order to have an assessment. Diagnostic procedures For the diagnostic procedure of this disorder, there are a series of assessments that must be performed on the client. The client will have to have a full holistic assessment in order to see know the client’s history, and the signs and symptoms that are present on the body. Next there are lab tests that can be ordered by the physician. This includes, blood test, Which is a benign slow growing solid tumor of the uterine myometrium?Leiomyomas are benign tumors arising from smooth muscle, most commonly seen in uterine myometrium, gastrointestinal tract, skin and lower extremities of middle-aged women.
What is leiomyoma of myometrium?Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas, uterine fibroids aren't associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer.
What is the meaning of uterine leiomyoma?Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are growths made up of the muscle and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. These growths are usually not cancerous (benign). Your uterus is an upside down pear-shaped organ in your pelvis. The normal size of your uterus is similar to a lemon.
What is the meaning of leiomyoma?(LY-oh-my-OH-muh) A benign smooth muscle tumor, usually in the uterus or gastrointestinal tract. Also called fibroid.
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