Myoma
Encyclopedia
Myoma is a kind of mesenchymal
tumor
.
or hysterectomy
is often required.
Mesenchyme
Mesenchyme, or mesenchymal connective tissue, is a type of undifferentiated loose connective tissue that is derived mostly from mesoderm, although some are derived from other germ layers; e.g. some mesenchyme is derived from neural crest cells and thus originates from the ectoderm...
tumor
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
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Classification
They are of two types.- The leiomyomaLeiomyomaA leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm that is not premalignant. They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus, small bowel and the esophagus.- Etymology:* Greek:** λεῖος leios "smooth"...
occurs in the skin or gut but the common form is the uterine fibroidUterine fibroidsA uterine fibroid is a benign tumor that originates from the smooth muscle layer and the accompanying connective tissue of the uterus.Fibroids are the most common benign tumors in...
. - RhabdomyomaRhabdomyomaA rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor of striated muscle. Rhabdomyomas may be either "cardiac" or "extracardiac" . Extracardiac forms of rhabdomyoma are subclassified into three distinct types: Adult type, Fetal type, and Genital type.Cardiac rhabdomyomas are the most common primary tumor of the heart...
s are rare tumors of muscles, they occur in childhood and often become malignant.
Treatment
To remove the tumor from the body, a myomectomyMyomectomy
Myomectomy, sometimes also fibroidectomy, refers to the surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas, also known as fibroids. In contrast to a hysterectomy the uterus remains preserved and the woman retains her reproductive potential.-Indications:...
or hysterectomy
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually performed by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total or partial...
is often required.